HC Deb 09 February 1871 vol 204 c51

The House met at half after One of the clock.

A Message from Her Majesty, by Sir Augustus Clifford, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod—

"MR. SPEAKER,

"The QUEEN commands this Honourable House to attend Her Majesty immediately, in the House of Peers."

Accordingly, Mr. Speaker, with the House, went up to attend Her Majesty:—

And having returned;—