MR. GLADSTONEacquainted the House, that their Address of Monday, the 25th of this instant February, to Her Majesty, praying—
That Her Majesty would be most graciously pleased to confer some signal mark of Her Royal Favour upon the Right honourable Sir Henry Bouverie William Brand, G.C.B., Speaker of this House, for his eminent services during the important period in which he has, with such distinguished ability and dignity, presided in the Chair of this House; and to assure Her Majesty that whatever expense Her Majesty shall think proper to be incurred upon that account, this House will make good the same,has been presented to Her Majesty; and that Her Majesty has been pleased to receive the same very graciously; and has commanded him to acquaint this House that Her Majesty is desirous, in compliance with the wishes of Her faithful Commons, to confer upon the said 60 Right honourable Sir Henry Bouverie William Brand some signal mark of Her Royal Favour; but, as the same cannot be effectually granted and secured without the concurrence of Parliament, Her Majesty recommends to the House of Commons the adoption of such measures as may be necessary for the accomplishment of this purpose.
§ Committee to consider Her Majesty's Most Gracious Answer To-morrow.
§ MR. ONSLOWasked whether that would be the first Business for tomorrow, before the Orders of the Day?
MR. GLADSTONEYes, that will be the first Business. I will make the proper Motion for postponement in order that it may be taken.
§ House adjourned at ten minutes before Six o'clock.