§ Message to attend the Lords Commissioners;
§ The House went; and the Royal Assent was given to—
- 1. Appropriation Act, 1899 (Session 2).
- 2. Treasury Bills Act, 1899.
- 3. Second Session (Explanation) Act, 1899.
§ And afterwards Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech was delivered to both Houses of Parliament by the Lord High Chancellor (in pursuance of Her Majesty's Commands).
§ 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 Monday, the fifteenth day of January next, to be then here holden; and this Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Monday the fifteenth day of January next."