§ THE COMPTROLLER OF THE HOUSEHOLD (LORD PROBY)appeared at the Bar, and reported Her Majesty's gracious Answer to the Address on this subject:—
I have received your Address, praying that I will issue a Royal Commission to inquire into the system of control and management of My Dockyards, the purchase of materials and stores, the cost of build- 335 ing, repairing, altering, fitting, and refitting My Ships, and the best mode of keeping the Accounts thereof:
§ And I have directed that a Royal Commission shall issue for the purpose which you have requested.