§ The House being met, the Clerk at the Table stated that he regretted to have again to inform the House of the continued indisposition of Mr. Speaker, and of his unavoidable Absence:—
§ Whereupon Sir Arthur Otway, the Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table as Deputy Speaker, and after Prayers counted the House, and 40 Members being present, took the Chair pursuant to the Standing Order.