Sitting of 22 January 1936

Preamble
The House met at three of the clock, The LORD CHANCELLOR on the Woolsack.

HIS LATE MAJESTY KING GEORGE V.
THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT HAILSHAM): My Lords, I beg to acquaint your Lordships that I have received the following letter from the Earl Marshal, dated the Earl Marshal's Office, Norfolk House, January 21, 1936:
"My Lord,
"It is the King's commands that the remains of His late Majesty shall be removed from Sandringham to Westminster Hall on Thursday next, January 23, there to lie in state until His late Majesty's funeral on January 28.
"The King thinks that members of your Lordships' House would wish to be present in Westminster Hall on January 23, together with members of the House of Commons, and I notify you accordingly.
"The body of His late Majesty will reach Westminster Hall at 4 o'clock.
"I am,
"Your Lordship's obedient servant,
"NORFOLK,
"Earl Marshal."
THE LORD PRIVY SEAL (VISCOUNT HALIFAX): My Lords, I beg to move that the House do attend the funeral ceremonies of His late Majesty King George V in Westminster Hall to-morrow. In moving that perhaps it might be convenient to your Lordships that I should indicate the procedure which I propose the House should follow to-morrow. The House will meet to-morrow at 3.30 for the purpose of proceeding to Westminster Hall. It will be convenient, I think, if your Lordships would follow the procedure adopted on a similar occasion on the death of King Edward, and, as there can be no marshalling of the House, follow the Lord Chancellor as far as possible in the order of precedence of rank,

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moving to Westminster Hall four abreast. After the ceremony, which will be short, is concluded, the House will resume its sitting here. There will be opportunity for such noble Lords as wish to take the Oath, and then the House may be expected to vote Addresses of condolence to His Majesty the King and Queen Mary.
Moved, That this House do attend the funeral ceremonies of His late Majesty King George V in Westminster Hall on Thursday, January 23.—(Viscount Halifax.)
On Question, Motion agreed to.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE.
THE LORD CHANCELLOR: My Lords, I have to inform your Lordships that I have received from the Upper Chambers of various countries a number of telegrams of condolence upon the unhappy loss which we have sustained. I will, with your Lordships' permission, read the telegrams, translating them into English in such cases as they are sent in a foreign language. There came from M. Jules Jeanneny, President of the French senate, this telegram:
"In the name of the French Senate, I beg you to convey to the House of Lords the expression of our deepest sympathy. King George V stood by our side in our times of stress and difficulty as well as in our happy times. France, faithful to her friendships, will ever hold sacred the memory of the Sovereign who is mourned by the great British Empire."
From the Italian Ambassador this telegram:
"I am asked by the President of the Italian Senate to forward to you the following telegram: 'The Senate of the Kingdom offer to the House of Lords their deepest condolences in the great sorrow which has befallen the British nation with the death of His Majesty King George V. Federzoni.'—Grandi."
From M. Maurice Lippens, President of the Belgian Senate:
"Accept expression of our deep sympathy in the loss of your beloved King."
From Count Bertran Szechenyi, President of the Upper House of Hungary:
"The sad news of the deep loss inflicted upon the noble British nation and the powerful Empire created deepest sympathy in our hearts. May I beg your Lordship to accept and to interpret to the House of Lords the intense sorrow felt by all members of the Hungarian Upper House on the decease of His Majesty King George, who, in His most august spirit, reigned so wisely over His people."
From the President of the Brazilian Federal Senate:
"I have the honour to inform your Excellency that the Federal Senate, on the proposal of Senator Costa Rego, suspended its sitting to-day as a token of profound sorrow at the death of Great Britain's august Sovereign and presents to the British Parliament the expression of the heartfelt condolence of the Legislature of Brazil. Sincere respects. Augusto Simoes Lopes."
From the President of the Chilean Senate:
"The Senate of the Republic of Chile participate very sincerely in the great sorrow of the British Empire and present their condolences to the Upper Chamber of the United Kingdom.—Ignacio Urrutia, President."
From the President of the Peruvian Congress:
"The Constituent Congress of Peru, in its Session of to-day, unanimously approved the following motion: The Diplomatic Commission, on the occasion of the lamented death of King George V, proposes that with the agreement of Congress a message of condolence be sent to the British Parliament expressing to it the sorrow of the Peruvian Congress at the grief which is afflicting the British nation.' I transmit to your illustrious House the condolences of the Peruvian Congress together with the expression of my best and highest consideration for your Excellency.—Clemente J. Revilla."
From the President of the Royal Yugoslav Senate:—
"Deeply affected by the heavy blow that has fallen upon the noble British

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nation by the death of His Majesty George V, I pray your Lordship to accept the expression of the deepest sympathy in the name of the Royal Yugoslav Senate as in my own."
This was signed by Dr. Ljubomir Tomasic, President, Royal Yugoslav Senate, Belgrade.
My Lords, I should just add that in respect of all these telegrams I have sent suitable acknowledgments.
Several Lords—Took the Oath.

DRAFT GOVERNMENT OF INDI (CONSTITUTION OF ORISSA) ORDER, 1936.
Laid before the House (pursuant to Act) for affirmative Resolution and referred to the Indian Orders Committee.

DRAFT GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (CONSTITUTION OF SIND) ORDER, 1936.
Laid before the House (pursuant to Act) for affirmative Resolution and referred to the Indian Orders Committee.
House adjourned at five o'clock.