§ The House—after the Adjournment on Thursday, 5th April—met at a Quarter before Three of the clock.
§ The CLERK AT THE TABLE informed the House of the unavoidable absence of Mr. Speaker from this day's Sitting.
§ Whereupon Mr. WHITLEY, the Chairman of Ways, and Means, proceeded to the Table and, after Prayers, took the Chair as Deputy-Speaker, pursuant to the Standing Order.