A bill that was nearly identical to the Factory act of 1847 was presented to Parliament by Lord Ashley in 1846 but was defeated by a coalition of conservatives and free traders.
A bill was presented to Parliament by Lord Ashley in 1846. This bill was nearly identical to the Factory act of 1847. A bill was defeated by a coalition of conservatives. A bill was defeated by a coalition of free traders. This bill was nearly identical to the Factory act of 1847.