§ THE PRIME MINISTER AND SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (The Marquess of SALISBURY)My Lords, I have to inform the House that I have received telegraphic information that Her Majesty gives her assent to the Address from both Houses of Parliament on the subject of a public funeral for Mr. Gladstone.
THE EARL OF KIMBERLEYMight I ask whether any information can be given to the House as to when the funeral of Mr. Gladstone will take place, and whether it is really fixed for Saturday next?
§ THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURYYes; I understand that that will be the case, but my noble Friend on my right [the Duke of Norfolk] is better able to answer the question than I am. I received from Mr. Herbert Gladstone an intimation that that was the wish of the family, and I have no doubt that the wish will be complied with.