§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER(at the Bar) acquainted the House that he had a Message from the King to this House signed by His Majesty's own hand.
§ And he presented the same to the House, and it was read by Mr. Deputy-Speaker (all the Members of the House being uncovered) as followeth:—
§ GEORGE B. I.
§ The demise of the Crown renders it necessary that a renewed provision shall It made for the Civil List.
§ His Majesty places unreservedly at the disposal of the House of Commons those hereditary revenues which were so placed by His predecessor; and ha* commanded that the Papers necessary for a full consideration of the subject shall be laid before the House.
§ His Majesty is further desirous that competent provision shall be made for Her Majesty the Queen in the event of Her surviving Him; 1201 and for His Majesty's younger children in the, event of their respectively attaining their majority or marrying.
§ The Revenues of the Duchy of Cornwall will, in His Majesty's judgment, so far as can at present he foreseen, he sufficient for the maintenance of His Royal Highness; and His Majesty does not propose to invite the House to make any further provision for that purpose. But His Majesty desires that, in the event of His Royal Highness marrying, suitable provision shall he made for the Duchess of Cornwall.
§ His Majesty recommends the consideration of these several matters to His faithful Commons, and relies on their attachment to His person and family to adopt such measures as may he suitable for the occasion.
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGETo-morrow I shall move: "That the King's Message be taken into consideration, and that a Committee be appointed."