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Rh spending disposition on the part of Ireland, and is persuaded that the Parliament of this country will cooperate in the most effectual method, either with the King's confidential servants, or with Commissioners appointed by the Parliament of Great Britain, or through the medium of the Chief Governor of this kingdom, to settle the precise limits of that independence which is required, the consideration that should be given for the protection expected, and the share it would be proper for them to contribute towards the general support of the Empire."

With this information before them the Cabinet had no choice, and on the 17th of May Shelburne carried without serious opposition the two following resolutions in the House of Lords: