§ VISCOUNT HALDANEMy Lords, some anxiety has been caused on this side by the statements as to the condition of the noble Marquess, Lord Curzon. Can the noble Viscount on the Woolsack give us any information?
§ THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT CAVE)My Lords, in the absence of the noble Marquess, Lord Salisbury, who is unfortunately indisposed, I will reply to that Question. I will read to the House a statement that I have obtained which, I much regret to say, is not of a reassuring character. The statement is in these terms:
"I am sorry to say that the news of Lord Curzon's condition is not good. The bulletins which have been published for the information of the public have all along rather under-estimated than over-estimated the seriousness of his condition, in case the patient should ask for a newspaper. Those in attendance upon him have all along taken a serious view of the case, and at the moment they may almost be said to take a grave view. Lord Dawson of Penn has been drawn into consultation and shares the anxiety of his colleagues, with whose opinion he concurs."
§ VISCOUNT HALDANEMy Lords, I need not say that on this side of the House we have received the news which the noble and learned Viscount has given us with deep concern.