And whereas of late Yeares an evill Practice hath been used by the Fishmongers in imploying one or two Persons at the most to buy up all or the greatest part of the Fish which is brought to the said Market at Billingsgate and afterwards dividing the same amongst the Fishmongers by Lotts by reason whereof the Fishmongers buy and sell at what rates they please Be it therefore enacted by the Authority aforesaid That no such Practices shall be at any time hereafter used or allowed