§ The House—after the Adjournment on Friday, 26th May, for the Whitsuntide Recess—being met at a Quarter before Three of the Clock, theCLERKat the Table informed the House of the unavoidable absence of MR. SPEAKER from this day's Sitting.
§ Whereupon, SIR DENNIS HERBERT, the CHAIRMAN OF WAYS AND MEANS, proceeded to the Table, and, after Prayers, took the Chair as Deputy-Speaker, pursuant to the Standing Order.