§ THE LORD STEWARD OF THE HOUSEHOLD (The EARL SYDNEY)reported the Queen's Answer to the Address of Friday last as follows:—
I have received your Address praying that a Royal Commission may be appointed to inquire into the housing of the working classes:I have sincere satisfaction in giving directions that a Commission shall issue for that 2 purpose, in the earnest hope that this inquiry may lead to an improvement in the condition of the poorest and most suffering classes of My subjects.