Renewed thanks to his' people for their affection for his father, a refer~ ence to the events in Spain, satisfac-_ tion with the progress of the programme, for. strengthening Britain's defence forces, and rejoicing at the marked increase in trade and employment and the diminution of unemployment were expressed In " the King's Speech on the-prorogation of Parliament to-day.
"The Speech was read by the' Earl of Quslow, Acting Lord Chancelor In the House of and by the Speaker, Mr.'E, A. Fitzroy, in the Commons.
November 3, when it will be opened in-state by ihe King.
'ai-am addressing you for the frst time as your Sovereign," the Speech began. "I desire, before all, to express once more my deep appreciation of the sympathy which was extended to me and my dear mother In every part of my Dominions. T have been profoundly touched by. the universal expression "of alffectiori and. respect with which my beloved father was regarded. Tam well assured that the memory of King George's life and devotion to unremitting service will live long in the hearts of my people.
have viewed with concern and! anxiety the events in Spain in the last three months: My Government
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