§ 4.0 p.m.
§ THE LORD CHANCELLOR (LORD SIMONDS)My Lords, my noble friend the Leader of the House has asked me to say that the House will meet tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon, when he hopes to be in a position to make a statement after Her Majesty's pleasure has been taken in regard to the arrangements for the Lying-in-State of His Late Majesty in Westminster Hall.
§ The Viscount Bearsted—Sat first in Parliament after the death of his father.
§ The Viscount Cobham—Sat first in Parliament after the death of his father.
§ The Marquess of Bath—Sat first in Parliament after the death of his father.
1068§ Several Lords—Took the Oath.
§ Certain Lords—Affirmed.