Queen's speech: State Opening
House of Lords: Tuesday, 6 November 2007.
The Queen, being seated on the Throne, and attended by Her Officers of State (the Lords being in their robes), commanded the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, through the Lord Great Chamberlain, to let the Commons know, "It is Her Majesty's pleasure they attend Her immediately in this House".
Who being come, with their Speaker, Her Majesty was pleased to speak as follows:
"My Lords and Members of the House of Commons, my Government will take forward policies to respond to the rising aspirations of the people of the United Kingdom; to ensure security for all; and to entrust more power to Parliament and the people".
"My Government's programme will meet people's aspirations for better education, housing, healthcare and children's services, and for a cleaner environment".