§ The House met at Eleven of the Clock.
§ The House, being met, the Clerk at the Table (Sir T. 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.