§ M. CLYNES(by Private Notice) asked the Prime Minister whether any arrangements have been made for the transaction of business during the regrettable illness of His Majesty. In putting this question, would you allow me to say, Mr. Speaker, how delighted all of us will be soon to receive the best possible news of His Majesty's recovery to health?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)I am glad to be able to inform 1027 the House that His Majesty the King was well enough this morning to enable a meeting of the Privy Council to be held. [HON. MEMBERS: "Hear, hear!"]
His Majesty in Council was pleased to nominate Her Majesty the Queen, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, His Royal Highness the Duke of York, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, and the Prime Minister to be Counsellors of State for the summoning and holding of the Privy Council and for the transaction of other matters and things on behalf of His Majesty, and the Order in Council was signed by His Majesty.
Letters Patent under the Great Seal to give effect to His Majesty's Commands will be issued forthwith.