Commons Sitting of 17 January 1805

MINUTES.—
Lord Vis. Stopfordreported to the house, that his majesty having been waited upon, to know when he would be pleased to receive their address, had appointed that day at three o'clock, at his palace of St. James.—Mr. Huskisson Moved, that his majesty's speech be taken into consideration. —The Speaker read, pro forma, that part of it which relates to the supplies.—Mr. Huskisson then moved, that a supply be granted to his majesty. —The Speaker informed him, that such a motion could only be made in a committee of the whole house, and it would be for him to name a day when he meant to move for such a committee. —Mr. Huskisson moved, accordingly, that the house would, on Monday next, resolve itself into a committee of the whole house to consider the said motion.—Ordered.—The house then adjourned to Monday, and, preceded by the speaker, went up to St. James's with the address.