The Lords Commissioners were: Baroness Smith of Basildon, Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, Earl Howe, Baroness Hayman and Lord Beith.
The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Smith of Basildon) (Lab)
My Lords, it not being convenient for His Majesty personally to be present here this day, he 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 Lord Privy Seal continued: