Sitting of 9 August 1886

Preamble
The House met at Two of the clock.
Several Members took and subscribed the Oath required by Law.

DOUBLE RETURN.
Mr. SPEAKER acquainted the House that he had received a Letter from the Eight honourable William Ewart Gladstone, returned as Member for the County of Edinburgh (Midlothian), and also for the Borough of Leith, making his election to serve for the County of Edinburgh (Midlothian), as followeth:—
H. of Commons,
Aug. 9, '86.
My dear Mr. Speaker,
I take the liberty of apprising you that, having been returned to Parliament for the County of Edinburgh (Midlothian), and also for the Borough of Leith, I elect to serve for the County of Edinburgh, or Midlothian.
I have the honour to be
Most faithfully yours,
W. E. Gladstone.
Right Hon. The Speaker of the House of Commons.

NEW WRITS.
For—
Leith, v. The Right honble. William Ewart Gladstone, who, having been returned for the said Borough of Leith and for the County of Edinburgh (Midlothian), hath elected to sit for the County of Edinburgh (Midlothian).
Staffordshire (Burton Division), v. Sir Michael A. Bass, baronet, Manor of Northstead.
House adjourned at Four o'clock till One o'clock To-morrow.