Support in Parliament Flashcards
1
Q
Was there support in Parliament?
A
Some MP’s gave support
2
Q
Who were the two main MP’s who spoke in favour of ending the laws and why?
A
William Fowler and James Stansfeld, both Liberal MP’s. Thought the laws essentially legalised prostitution
3
Q
Which other MP spoke out against the laws?
A
John Stuart Mill
4
Q
Was the number of MP’s against the laws large?
A
No, the number of MP’s was small
