HC Deb 24 March 1953 vol 513 cc801-2
The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill)

I beg to move, "That this House do now adjourn."

I have with great regret to make the announcement that Queen Mary has died. Tomorrow, immediately after Prayers, I shall move an Address of condolence to the Queen and propose that the House should adjourn thereafter until Thursday as an expression of our profound sorrow and respect.

Mr. C. R. Attlee

I am sure the whole House will join in that expression of sorrow. I am sure that all hon. Members will agree that the right hon. Gentleman will be doing the right thing in proposing the adjournment of the House tomorrow as an expression of our sorrow.

Adjourned accordingly at Thirteen Minutes past Eleven o'Clock.