Lord LuceMy Lords, I have the honour to present to your Lordships two messages from Her Majesty the Queen signed by her own hand. The first message is as follows:
I thank you sincerely for your expression of sympathy in the sad loss which I have sustained by the death of my dear sister, Her Royal Highness the Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and for your condolences to my mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We are deeply moved by the warmth of your condolences, and your thoughts and prayers are a source of comfort to us at this time of personal sorrow".The second message is as follows:I have received your Address praying that the draft Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods (Dissolution) Order 2002 be made in the form of the draft laid before your House on 8th January.I will comply with your request".