Lords Chamber
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Royal Commission: Royal Commission - Prorogation
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Royal Commission: Royal Commission - Prorogation
My Lords, My Lords, at My Lords, at the My Lords, at the conclusion My Lords, at the conclusion of My Lords, at the conclusion of this session, those noble Lords who sit by virtue of hereditary peerages, will cease to be members of this House. On behalf of the House, I pay tribute to their distinguished service and offer them our sincere
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thanks for. My Lords, it not being convenient for His Majesty convenient for His Majesty personally to be present here this personally to be present here this day. Settle down. He has been pleased to call the Commission under the Great Seal to be prepared Let Let the Let the Commons Let the Commons know that the Lords Commissioners is either. Immediate attendance in My My Lords My Lords and My Lords and members My Lords and members of My Lords and members of the House of Commons.
His Majesty, not thinking fit to be personally present here at this time, has been pleased to cause a Commission to be issued under the Great Seal, and thereby giving his Royal Assent to diverse acts which have been agreed upon by both Houses of Parliament. The titles whereof are particularly mentioned, and by the said Commission, has commanded us to declare and notify his Royal Assent to the said several acts in the presence of you, the Lords and the Commons assembled for that purpose, and has also assigned to us and other Lords directed full power and authority in His Majesty's name, to prorogue this present Parliament.
Which Commission you will now hear, read.
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Charles III. By the grace of God of the United Kingdom, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Britain and Northern Ireland, and of our other realms and territories. King, head of the Commonwealth. Defender of the Faith to our right, trusty and right. Well beloved, the Lords, spiritual and temporal, and Lords, spiritual and temporal, and to our trusty and well beloved, the Knights, citizens and Burgesses of the House of Commons. In this the House of Commons. In this present Parliament assembled greeting.
Forasmuch as in our said Parliament, divers acts have been agreed upon by you, our loving subjects, the Lords, spiritual and temporal, and the Commons, the short titles of which are set forth in the schedule hereto. But the said acts are not of force and effect in the law. Without our Royal Assent, and for as much as we cannot at this time be present in the higher house of our said Parliament, being the accustomed place for giving our Royal Assent to such acts as have been agreed upon by you, our said subjects, the Lords and Commons.
We have therefore caused these. Our letters patent to be made, and have signed them, and by them do give our Royal Assent to the said acts. Willing that the said acts shall be of the same strength, force, and effect as if we had been personally present in the said higher House, and had publicly, and in the presence of you all, assented to the same. Commanding also our well beloved and faithful counsellor, David Linden Lamy, Chancellor of Great Britain, to seal these our letters with the great seal of our realm, and also commanding the Most Reverend, our faithful counsellor, Sarah Elizabeth, Archbishop of Canterbury, primate of all England and Metropolitan, our well beloved and faithful counsellors, David Linden Lamy, Chancellor of Great Britain, Michael Bruce Lord Forsyth Britain, Michael Bruce Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, Lord speaker.
Angela Evans, Baroness Smith of Basildon, Lord Privy Seal. Frederick Richard Lord Privy Seal. Frederick Richard Penn Earl Howe. Helen. Valerie Baroness Hayman. Allen. James Lord Beith. Or any three or more of them to declare this our Royal Assent in the said higher house in the presence of you, the said Lords and Commons, and the clerk of our parliaments to endorse the said act in our name as is requisite, and to record these. Our letters patent and the said acts in manner accustomed.
And we do declare that after this our Royal Assent given and declared as is aforesaid, then and immediately the said acts shall be taken and accepted as good and perfect acts of Parliament, and be perfect acts of Parliament, and be put in due execution accordingly. And whereas we did lately, for divers difficult and pressing affairs concerning us, the state and defence of our United Kingdom and Church ordain this our present Parliament to begin and beholden at our city of Westminster, the ninth day of July, in the second year of our reign, on which day our said Parliament was begun, and Holden.
And is there now, Holden, know ye that for certain pressing causes and considerations, us especially moving. We have thought fit to prorogue our said Parliament. We. Therefore confiding very much in the fidelity, prudence, and circumspection of. You, our commissioners aforesaid, have, by the advice and consent of our Council, assigned you our commissioners, giving to you, or any three or more of you, by virtue of these presents full power and authority in our name, to prorogue and continue our present Parliament at our City of Westminster aforesaid.
On a day no earlier than Wednesday, the 29th day of April, and no later than Wednesday, the sixth day of May, until and unto Wednesday, the 13th day of May. There then to be Holden. And we command you that you diligently attend the premises, and effectually fulfil them in manner aforesaid. We also strictly command all and singular our archbishops, bishops, Lords, baronets, knights, citizens, and burgesses, and all others whom it concerns to meet at our said Parliament, by virtue of these presents that they observe, obey, and assist you in executing the premises as they ought to do in witness whereof we have caused these.
Our letters to be made patent. Witness ourself at Westminster, the 29th day of April, in the fourth year of our reign by the King himself, signed with his
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own hand. In obedience to his Majesty's commands, and by virtue of the Commission which has now been read, we do declare and notify to you the Lords, spiritual and Temporal, and Lords, spiritual and Temporal, and Commons in Parliament assembled, that his Majesty has given his Royal Assent to the acts in the Royal Assent to the acts in the Commission mentioned, and the clerks are now required to pass the same. In the usual form and words. National Insurance.
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thanks for. My Lords, it not being convenient for His Majesty convenient for His Majesty personally to be present here this personally to be present here this day. Settle down. He has been pleased to call the Commission under the Great Seal to be prepared Let Let the Let the Commons Let the Commons know that the Lords Commissioners is either. Immediate attendance in My My Lords My Lords and My Lords and members My Lords and members of My Lords and members of the House of Commons.
His Majesty, not thinking fit to be personally present here at this time, has been pleased to cause a Commission to be issued under the Great Seal, and thereby giving his Royal Assent to diverse acts which have been agreed upon by both Houses of Parliament. The titles whereof are particularly mentioned, and by the said Commission, has commanded us to declare and notify his Royal Assent to the said several acts in the presence of you, the Lords and the Commons assembled for that purpose, and has also assigned to us and other Lords directed full power and authority in His Majesty's name, to prorogue this present Parliament.
Which Commission you will now hear, read.
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Charles III. By the grace of God of the United Kingdom, of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Britain and Northern Ireland, and of our other realms and territories. King, head of the Commonwealth. Defender of the Faith to our right, trusty and right. Well beloved, the Lords, spiritual and temporal, and Lords, spiritual and temporal, and to our trusty and well beloved, the Knights, citizens and Burgesses of the House of Commons. In this the House of Commons. In this present Parliament assembled greeting.
Forasmuch as in our said Parliament, divers acts have been agreed upon by you, our loving subjects, the Lords, spiritual and temporal, and the Commons, the short titles of which are set forth in the schedule hereto. But the said acts are not of force and effect in the law. Without our Royal Assent, and for as much as we cannot at this time be present in the higher house of our said Parliament, being the accustomed place for giving our Royal Assent to such acts as have been agreed upon by you, our said subjects, the Lords and Commons.
We have therefore caused these. Our letters patent to be made, and have signed them, and by them do give our Royal Assent to the said acts. Willing that the said acts shall be of the same strength, force, and effect as if we had been personally present in the said higher House, and had publicly, and in the presence of you all, assented to the same. Commanding also our well beloved and faithful counsellor, David Linden Lamy, Chancellor of Great Britain, to seal these our letters with the great seal of our realm, and also commanding the Most Reverend, our faithful counsellor, Sarah Elizabeth, Archbishop of Canterbury, primate of all England and Metropolitan, our well beloved and faithful counsellors, David Linden Lamy, Chancellor of Great Britain, Michael Bruce Lord Forsyth Britain, Michael Bruce Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, Lord speaker.
Angela Evans, Baroness Smith of Basildon, Lord Privy Seal. Frederick Richard Lord Privy Seal. Frederick Richard Penn Earl Howe. Helen. Valerie Baroness Hayman. Allen. James Lord Beith. Or any three or more of them to declare this our Royal Assent in the said higher house in the presence of you, the said Lords and Commons, and the clerk of our parliaments to endorse the said act in our name as is requisite, and to record these. Our letters patent and the said acts in manner accustomed.
And we do declare that after this our Royal Assent given and declared as is aforesaid, then and immediately the said acts shall be taken and accepted as good and perfect acts of Parliament, and be perfect acts of Parliament, and be put in due execution accordingly. And whereas we did lately, for divers difficult and pressing affairs concerning us, the state and defence of our United Kingdom and Church ordain this our present Parliament to begin and beholden at our city of Westminster, the ninth day of July, in the second year of our reign, on which day our said Parliament was begun, and Holden.
And is there now, Holden, know ye that for certain pressing causes and considerations, us especially moving. We have thought fit to prorogue our said Parliament. We. Therefore confiding very much in the fidelity, prudence, and circumspection of. You, our commissioners aforesaid, have, by the advice and consent of our Council, assigned you our commissioners, giving to you, or any three or more of you, by virtue of these presents full power and authority in our name, to prorogue and continue our present Parliament at our City of Westminster aforesaid.
On a day no earlier than Wednesday, the 29th day of April, and no later than Wednesday, the sixth day of May, until and unto Wednesday, the 13th day of May. There then to be Holden. And we command you that you diligently attend the premises, and effectually fulfil them in manner aforesaid. We also strictly command all and singular our archbishops, bishops, Lords, baronets, knights, citizens, and burgesses, and all others whom it concerns to meet at our said Parliament, by virtue of these presents that they observe, obey, and assist you in executing the premises as they ought to do in witness whereof we have caused these.
Our letters to be made patent. Witness ourself at Westminster, the 29th day of April, in the fourth year of our reign by the King himself, signed with his
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own hand. In obedience to his Majesty's commands, and by virtue of the Commission which has now been read, we do declare and notify to you the Lords, spiritual and Temporal, and Lords, spiritual and Temporal, and Commons in Parliament assembled, that his Majesty has given his Royal Assent to the acts in the Royal Assent to the acts in the Commission mentioned, and the clerks are now required to pass the same. In the usual form and words. National Insurance.
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Royal Assent: National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill; Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill; Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) Bill; Tobacco and Vapes Bill; Victims and Courts Bill; Crime and Policing Bill; Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill; Pension Schemes Bill; English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
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Royal Assent: National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill; Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill; Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) Bill; Tobacco and Vapes Bill; Victims and Courts Bill; Crime and Policing Bill; Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill; Pension Schemes Bill; English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
>> Contributions, Employer Pensions Contributions Act. Le Roy le veult. Grenfell Tower Memorial Expenditure Grenfell Tower Memorial Expenditure Act. Le Roy le veult. Ministerial Act. Le Roy le veult. Ministerial Salaries Amendment Act. Le Roy le Salaries Amendment Act. Le Roy le veult. Tobacco and Vapes Act. Le Roy le veult. Victims and Courts Roy le veult. Victims and Courts Act. Le Roy le veult. Crime and Act. Le Roy le veult.
Crime and Policing Act. Le Roy le veult. Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act. Le Roy le veult. Pension Act. Le Roy le veult. Pension Schemes Act. Le Roy le veult. English Devolution and Community English Devolution and Community
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Empowerment Act. Le Roy le veult. My Lords and members of the House of Commons, we are commanded House of Commons, we are commanded to deliver to you in His Majesty's speech in His Majesty's own words, my Lords and members of the House my Lords and members of the House of Commons, my government has been focussed on laying the foundations for economic growth and driving up for economic growth and driving up living standards across the country. The focus of my government's fiscal The focus of my government's fiscal rules has to be has been to keep public finances on a sustainable path.
Legislation was passed to ensure that no government can announce fiscally significant measures without being subject to an independent assessment, thereby improving transparency and accountability. Action has been taken to bear down on inflation and ensure that GDP continues to rise over the next ten years. My Ministers have encouraged economic stability, attracted investment and supported British businesses. Laws were passed to enhance financial stability and improve my government's ability to manage bank failures. Measures were also introduced to crack down on fraud against public authorities.
Data reforms would boost digital innovation and new laws will ensure that the UK remains the global destination of choice for dispute resolution. My government has taken steps to ensure growth and security by investing in the future. Legislation was passed to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel and enable the United Kingdom to become a world leader in this emerging technology. Swift action ensured the continued safe production of British Steel. Action was also taken to overhaul the planning system, removing barriers to housebuilding and the development of critical national infrastructure.
My government delivered legislation to modernise employment rights, benefiting 18 million workers across the country. This included new protections for people on zero or low hours contracts and a day one right to sick pay, bereavement leave and paternity and unpaid parental leave to provide greater security for those in retirement. Measures were passed to consolidate pension funds so that people should receive better outcomes from their pension savings. My government is committed to ensuring that critical public services are accessible to all, represent value for money and improve people's everyday lives.
Public investment has been maintained at the highest sustained level in four decades, and capital spending will increase by more than £120 billion over this parliament. My government has raised the national minimum wage to ensure that those on the lowest incomes are rewarded for their hard work. My Ministers have sought to improve the experience of using public transport. Local leaders have been given greater control over bus services in their area, and rail passengers have become. Rail services have begun to be brought back into public ownership.
My government has set out plans for the creation of Great British Railways, a new publicly owned company that will transform the rail network. Legislation was passed to give the water industry regulators the powers to hold water companies and executives to account for polluting waterways. Great British Energy was established to power the nation with clean, secure, home grown energy. Mayors have been granted new powers to take local decisions in the interests of the communities they serve, delivering better outcomes for people and places across England.
New laws have been passed to drive up standards and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in education and social care. My government will reduce child poverty by giving families the financial support to give their children the best start in life. My government has championed significant public health intervention, creating the United Kingdom's first smoke free generation. New legislation will give patients greater control over their care during a mental health crisis, and empower NHS staff to provide more personalised support, whilst keeping patients and the public safe.
My Ministers have acted to address barriers to career progression for doctors trained in the United Kingdom. My Ministers have sought to ensure that millions of private renters have more protection in their homes, and are no longer threatened by discrimination, opportunistic rent increases and no fault evictions. My government introduced legislation to ensure that the criminal justice system puts victims first and brings criminals to justice sooner. Changes to the sentencing of offenders will help stabilise the prison system and ensure that local communities are kept safe, ensuring the protection of the United Kingdom's borders and security of public places is a priority for my government.
New laws have modernised the asylum and immigration system by establishing a new border security command and delivering enhanced powers to tackle organised immigration crime. Measures were passed to improve the safety and security of certain public venues, and help keep the British public safe from terrorism. New criminal justice reforms will give the police more powers to protect the public from anti-social behaviour, tackle violence against women and girls and increase safety online. Democratic integrity and accountability in public life are central to my government's mission.
Legislation has been introduced to impose a duty of candour on public servants. My Ministers have brought forward legislation to extend voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds, improve voter registration and guard against the threat of foreign interference in elections. My government took action to ensure parliamentary reflective of modern Britain legislation was passed to remove all remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords. My government also delivered reforms to enable Roman Catholics to act as my representative to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Measures were passed to enable the building of a Holocaust Memorial and learning centre, honouring the 6 million Jewish people that were murdered and preserving their story for generations to come. Legislation passed this session would enable my government to fund the creation of a lasting memorial to the Grenfell tragedy. My government has committed the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War. NATO remains the cornerstone of United Kingdom security, and my government's commitment to the alliance is unshakeable.
My government has responded to the crisis in the Middle East, working around the clock to keep British citizens in the region safe. My government will continue to work with international partners to support energy security and a return to stability in the Middle East. My Ministers have taken action towards achieving lasting peace for both Israelis and Palestinians by formally recognising the state of Palestine as part of a broader international effort to support a viable pathway to peace. United Kingdom support to Ukraine remains ironclad.
My Ministers hosted the London Summit on Ukraine, co-led the coalition of the willing with France, and have imposed over 1200 sanctions on Russia. My government has agreed a 100 year partnership agreement with Ukraine to deepen military, economic, cultural and technological cooperation, as well as contributing up to £21.8 billion in military, humanitarian and other financial support since Russia launched its full scale invasion. My government is building a new geopolitical relationship with the European Union, including advancing cooperation through joint summits.
My Ministers hosted the fourth European Political Community Summit and the Western Balkans Summit, as well as signing treaties to further strengthen relationships with Germany and France. Legislation passed in this session will enable the United Kingdom to play its role in protecting the world's oceans and preserving the extraordinary ecosystems that are vital to the health of the planet. My government has invested further in our gallant armed forces by introducing significant pay rises for service personnel, extending childcare for forces families and delivering a £9 billion defence housing strategy.
An independent armed forces commissioner has been established to investigate welfare matters, oversee the service's complaints system and act as an independent champion for service personnel and their families. The Queen and I were pleased to receive the state visits of His Highness the Emir of Qatar and Her Highness Sheikh Jarrah, the president of the French Republic, and Mrs. Brigitte Macron, the president and First Lady of the United States, the president of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Mrs. Baroness Grender and the President and First Lady of Nigeria.
We are also delighted to be welcomed on an outward state visit to the United States of America. Members of the House of Commons. I thank you for the provisions which you have made for the work and dignity of the Crown and Public Services, my Lords and members of the House of Commons. I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may rest upon your Council. My Lords and members of the House of Commons, by virtue of His Majesty's Commission, which has now been read, we do in his Majesty's name, and in obedience His Majesty's Commands prorogue this Parliament until the 13th day of May, to be.
Then here Holden, and this Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Wednesday,
Crime and Policing Act. Le Roy le veult. Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act. Le Roy le veult. Pension Act. Le Roy le veult. Pension Schemes Act. Le Roy le veult. English Devolution and Community English Devolution and Community
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Empowerment Act. Le Roy le veult. My Lords and members of the House of Commons, we are commanded House of Commons, we are commanded to deliver to you in His Majesty's speech in His Majesty's own words, my Lords and members of the House my Lords and members of the House of Commons, my government has been focussed on laying the foundations for economic growth and driving up for economic growth and driving up living standards across the country. The focus of my government's fiscal The focus of my government's fiscal rules has to be has been to keep public finances on a sustainable path.
Legislation was passed to ensure that no government can announce fiscally significant measures without being subject to an independent assessment, thereby improving transparency and accountability. Action has been taken to bear down on inflation and ensure that GDP continues to rise over the next ten years. My Ministers have encouraged economic stability, attracted investment and supported British businesses. Laws were passed to enhance financial stability and improve my government's ability to manage bank failures. Measures were also introduced to crack down on fraud against public authorities.
Data reforms would boost digital innovation and new laws will ensure that the UK remains the global destination of choice for dispute resolution. My government has taken steps to ensure growth and security by investing in the future. Legislation was passed to support the production of sustainable aviation fuel and enable the United Kingdom to become a world leader in this emerging technology. Swift action ensured the continued safe production of British Steel. Action was also taken to overhaul the planning system, removing barriers to housebuilding and the development of critical national infrastructure.
My government delivered legislation to modernise employment rights, benefiting 18 million workers across the country. This included new protections for people on zero or low hours contracts and a day one right to sick pay, bereavement leave and paternity and unpaid parental leave to provide greater security for those in retirement. Measures were passed to consolidate pension funds so that people should receive better outcomes from their pension savings. My government is committed to ensuring that critical public services are accessible to all, represent value for money and improve people's everyday lives.
Public investment has been maintained at the highest sustained level in four decades, and capital spending will increase by more than £120 billion over this parliament. My government has raised the national minimum wage to ensure that those on the lowest incomes are rewarded for their hard work. My Ministers have sought to improve the experience of using public transport. Local leaders have been given greater control over bus services in their area, and rail passengers have become. Rail services have begun to be brought back into public ownership.
My government has set out plans for the creation of Great British Railways, a new publicly owned company that will transform the rail network. Legislation was passed to give the water industry regulators the powers to hold water companies and executives to account for polluting waterways. Great British Energy was established to power the nation with clean, secure, home grown energy. Mayors have been granted new powers to take local decisions in the interests of the communities they serve, delivering better outcomes for people and places across England.
New laws have been passed to drive up standards and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in education and social care. My government will reduce child poverty by giving families the financial support to give their children the best start in life. My government has championed significant public health intervention, creating the United Kingdom's first smoke free generation. New legislation will give patients greater control over their care during a mental health crisis, and empower NHS staff to provide more personalised support, whilst keeping patients and the public safe.
My Ministers have acted to address barriers to career progression for doctors trained in the United Kingdom. My Ministers have sought to ensure that millions of private renters have more protection in their homes, and are no longer threatened by discrimination, opportunistic rent increases and no fault evictions. My government introduced legislation to ensure that the criminal justice system puts victims first and brings criminals to justice sooner. Changes to the sentencing of offenders will help stabilise the prison system and ensure that local communities are kept safe, ensuring the protection of the United Kingdom's borders and security of public places is a priority for my government.
New laws have modernised the asylum and immigration system by establishing a new border security command and delivering enhanced powers to tackle organised immigration crime. Measures were passed to improve the safety and security of certain public venues, and help keep the British public safe from terrorism. New criminal justice reforms will give the police more powers to protect the public from anti-social behaviour, tackle violence against women and girls and increase safety online. Democratic integrity and accountability in public life are central to my government's mission.
Legislation has been introduced to impose a duty of candour on public servants. My Ministers have brought forward legislation to extend voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds, improve voter registration and guard against the threat of foreign interference in elections. My government took action to ensure parliamentary reflective of modern Britain legislation was passed to remove all remaining hereditary peers from the House of Lords. My government also delivered reforms to enable Roman Catholics to act as my representative to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Measures were passed to enable the building of a Holocaust Memorial and learning centre, honouring the 6 million Jewish people that were murdered and preserving their story for generations to come. Legislation passed this session would enable my government to fund the creation of a lasting memorial to the Grenfell tragedy. My government has committed the biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the end of the Cold War. NATO remains the cornerstone of United Kingdom security, and my government's commitment to the alliance is unshakeable.
My government has responded to the crisis in the Middle East, working around the clock to keep British citizens in the region safe. My government will continue to work with international partners to support energy security and a return to stability in the Middle East. My Ministers have taken action towards achieving lasting peace for both Israelis and Palestinians by formally recognising the state of Palestine as part of a broader international effort to support a viable pathway to peace. United Kingdom support to Ukraine remains ironclad.
My Ministers hosted the London Summit on Ukraine, co-led the coalition of the willing with France, and have imposed over 1200 sanctions on Russia. My government has agreed a 100 year partnership agreement with Ukraine to deepen military, economic, cultural and technological cooperation, as well as contributing up to £21.8 billion in military, humanitarian and other financial support since Russia launched its full scale invasion. My government is building a new geopolitical relationship with the European Union, including advancing cooperation through joint summits.
My Ministers hosted the fourth European Political Community Summit and the Western Balkans Summit, as well as signing treaties to further strengthen relationships with Germany and France. Legislation passed in this session will enable the United Kingdom to play its role in protecting the world's oceans and preserving the extraordinary ecosystems that are vital to the health of the planet. My government has invested further in our gallant armed forces by introducing significant pay rises for service personnel, extending childcare for forces families and delivering a £9 billion defence housing strategy.
An independent armed forces commissioner has been established to investigate welfare matters, oversee the service's complaints system and act as an independent champion for service personnel and their families. The Queen and I were pleased to receive the state visits of His Highness the Emir of Qatar and Her Highness Sheikh Jarrah, the president of the French Republic, and Mrs. Brigitte Macron, the president and First Lady of the United States, the president of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Mrs. Baroness Grender and the President and First Lady of Nigeria.
We are also delighted to be welcomed on an outward state visit to the United States of America. Members of the House of Commons. I thank you for the provisions which you have made for the work and dignity of the Crown and Public Services, my Lords and members of the House of Commons. I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may rest upon your Council. My Lords and members of the House of Commons, by virtue of His Majesty's Commission, which has now been read, we do in his Majesty's name, and in obedience His Majesty's Commands prorogue this Parliament until the 13th day of May, to be.
Then here Holden, and this Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Wednesday,