§ Mr. ELLIS GRIFFITH reported His Majesty's Answer to the Address as followeth:—
§ I have received your Address praying that I will give directions that a monument be erected at the public charge to the memory of the late Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, with an inscription expressing the admiration of the House of Commons for his illustrious military career and its gratitude, for his devoted services to the State, and assuring Me that you will make good the expenses attending the same.
§ I will gladly give directions that your proposal to do honour to the memory of this great and devoted servant of the State, shall be carried into effect.