§ The House met at Eleven of the Clock.
§ The CLERK at the Table (Sir LONSDALE WEBSTER) informed the House of the unavoidable absence of Mr. SPEAKER from this day's Sitting.
§ Whereupon Mr. JAMES HOPE, the Chairman of Ways and Means, proceeded to the Table and, after Prayers, took the Chair as DEPUTY-SPEAKER, pursuant to the Standing Order.