§ 12.55 p.m.
§ The CHAIRMAN of COMMITTEES (Lord Aberdare)My Lords, I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the Queen has signified Her Royal Assent to the following Acts:
§ Baroness LLEWELYN-DAVIES of HASTOEMy Lords, may we on this side of the House give our very best wishes for a happy and relaxed Recess to everybody on the other side of the House—and, indeed, to noble Lords from all sides of the House.
§ Lord DENHAMMy Lords, I should just like to say from this side of the House how grateful we are to the noble Baroness the Captain of the Gentlemen-at-Arms for that wish, and may we wish her and her colleagues a long holiday—a very long holiday !