HC Deb 02 August 1858 vol 151 c2378

Message to attend the LORDS COMMISSIONERS.

The House went, and the ROYAL ASSENT was given to several Bills. And afterwards a Speech of the LORDS COMMISSIONERS was delivered to both Houses by the LORD CHANCELLOR.

Then a Commission for Proroguing the Parliament was read.

After which

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

said:

"MY LORDS, AND GENTLEMEN,

"By virtue of Her Majesty's Commission, under the great Seal, to us and other Lords directed, and now read, we do, in Her Majesty's Name, and in obedience to Her Commands. Prorogue this Parliament to Tuesday the Nineteenth day of October next, to be then there holden; and this Parliament is accordingly Prorogued to Tuesday the Nineteenth day of October next.