The Lords Commissioners were: Lord Butler of Brockwell, Baroness D’Souza, Lord Hill of Oareford, Baroness Royall of Blaisdon and Lord Wallace of Tankerness.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Hill of Oareford) (Con)
My Lords, it not being convenient for Her Majesty personally to be present here this day, she has been pleased to cause a Commission under the Great Seal to be prepared for proroguing this present Parliament.
When the Commons were present at the Bar, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster continued: