HC Deb 12 March 1866 vol 182 cc14-5

The House being met, the Clerk, at the Table, informed the House of the unavoidable absence of Mr. Speaker, and read the following Letter, which he had this day received:—

Speaker's House, March 12, 1866.

Sir,—I regret that it is not in my power to resume my duties to-day. My medical adviser, Sir William Fergusson, prescribes absolute rest for some further time.—I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

J. EVELYN DENISON, Speaker.

To Sir Denis Le Marchant, Bt.

Whereupon Mr. Dodson, the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table as Deputy Speaker; and after prayers, counted the House, and Forty Members being present, took the Chair, pursuant to the Standing Order of the 20th day of July 1855.

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