Queen’s Speech (Answer to Address)

The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That Her Majesty, having been attended with its Address of 4th June, was pleased to receive the same very graciously and give the following Answer:

I have received with great satisfaction the dutiful and loyal expression of thanks for the speech with which I opened the present Session of Parliament.

Electoral Commissioners

The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household reported to the House, That the humble Address, praying that Her Majesty will appoint Lord Horam and David Howarth as electoral commissioners for the period ending on 30 September 2018, was presented to Her Majesty, who was graciously pleased to comply with the request.

New Writ

Ordered,

That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to serve in this present Parliament for the County constituency of Heywood and Middleton in the room of James Dobbin, deceased.—(Ms Winterton.)