HC Deb 08 May 1856 vol 142 c215
MR. SPEAKER

reported HER MAJESTY'S Answer to the Address, as follows:— I THANK you for this loyal and dutiful Address. I GRATEFULLY acknowledge the zealous and cordial co-operation of My People in the prosecution of the late War, and the firm and uniform support by which you have enabled Me, in conjunction with My Allies, to conduct it to a satisfactory and honourable conclusion. WHILE it is most gratifying to Me to know that the resources of this Empire remain unimpaired, I heartily concur with you in the hope that, under the favour of Divine Providence, a Peace based on the common interests of Europe may be long continued, and may promote and secure the welfare and prosperity of My People, and the civilisation and happiness of mankind.