Lords Sitting of 22 January 1924

Preamble
The House met at a quarter past four of the clock, The LORD CHANCELLOR on the Woolsack.
Several Lords took the Oath.

VISCOUNT INOHCAPE.
James Lyle, Baron Inchcape, G.C.M.G., K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E., having been created Viscount Inchcape of Strathnaver, in the County of Sutherland—Was (in the usual manner) introduced.
LORD BANBURY OF SOUTHAM.
The Right Honourable Sir Frederick George Banbury, Bart., having been created Baron Banbury of Southam, of Southam, in the County of Warwick—Was (in the usual manner) introduced.

MESSAGE FROM THE KING.
His Majesty's Answer to the Address of Tuesday last reported by Viscount VALENTIA as follows:—
"I have received with great satisfaction the loyal and dutiful expression of your thanks for the Speech with which I have opened the present Session of Parliament."

ADVERTISEMENTS REGULATION BILL. [H.L.]
LORD ASKWITH: My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend, Lord Newton, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to amend the law with regard to the regulation of advertisements, and to move that it be read a first time.
Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a—(Lord Askwith.)
On Question, Bill read 1a; and to be printed.

RESIGNATION OF THE GOVERNMENT.
THE MARQUESS CURZON OF KEDLESTON: My Lords, I have to acquaint your Lordships with the fact that in consequence of the vote which was given in another place yesterday evening, the Prime Minister has been to Buckingham Palace and has tendered the resignation of His Majesty's Ministers to the King. I do not know if there is any noble Lord on the Benches opposite who is entitled, or who is desirous, to speak on behalf of those who are likely before long to take our place. If there is, we shall be glad to hear anything he may have to say. If not, it will be my simple duty to propose the adjournment of the House. I understand that it is the desire of the Ministry that is likely to succeed us that that adjournment should last until February 12 in order to enable them to make their arrangements. That being so, and unless any noble Lord has anything to say, the Motion I have to make is that this House do now adjourn until February 12.
Moved accordingly, and on Question, Motion agreed to.
House adjourned at twenty minutes before five o'clock till Tuesday, February 12.