§ House in Committee (according to Order): Bill reported without amendment.
THE LORD CHANCELLORMy Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty to signify to the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Parliament (Elections and Meeting) Bill, gives his consent, as far as His Majesty's Prerogative is concerned, that the House may do therein as they shall think fit.
Then, Standing Order No. XXXIX having been suspended, Bill read 3a, and passed.