THE LORD STEWAED OF THE HOUSEHOLD (The Earl of MOUNT-EDGCUMBE), in reporting Her Majesty's Answer to the Address, said: My Lords, I am commanded by the Queen to deliver to this House the Gracious Answer which Her Majesty has been pleased to send by me in response to the loyal Address unanimously passed by your Lordships in acknowledgment of the Gracious Speech from the Throne. The reply is as follows:—
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MY LORDS,
I THANK you sincerely for your loyal and dutiful Address.
I rely with confidence upon your hearty cooperation and assistance in My endeavours to advance the test interests of My Empire, and to promote the happiness and prosperity of all classes of My people.
I have to move that this Gracious Message from Her Majesty be printed and circulated among your Lordships.
§ Motion agreed to.
§ Address and Answer ordered to be printed and published.