§ The PRIME MINISTER(at the Bar of the House): A Message from the King, signed by his own hand.
§ Mr. SPEAKERread the Royal Message (all the Members of the House being uncovered), as followeth:
§ GEORGE R.I.
§ The present condition of the National finances, in the opinion of His Majesty's Ministers, calls for the imposition of additional taxation and for the effecting of economies in public expenditure. His Majesty recommends the matter to the consideration of His faithful Commons, and trusts that they will make provision accordingly.