HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 c893

Message from His Majesty brought up, and read by Mr. SPEAKER (all the Members of the House being uncovered), as follows:

It is His Majesty's pleasure that on Monday the 25th day of October next, or on such other day as may be notified to both Houses of Parliament as convenient for closing this session, the House of Commons shall meet in St. Stephen's Hall. And it is His Majesty's further pleasure that, on the day to which Parliament shall thereafter stand prorogued, the House of Commons shall again meet in St. Stephen's Hall; and that as soon as conveniently may be after His Majesty has delivered his speech to both Houses of Parliament, the chamber at present assigned to the House of Commons as their place of sitting shall be again made ready for their occupation.

GEORGE R.

Message to be considered Tomorrow. —[Mr. H. Morrison.]