HC Deb 18 February 1943 vol 386 c1917

The House being met, the Clerk at the Table informed the House of the unavoidable absence through indisposition ofMr. SPEAKER from this day's Sitting. WhereuponColonel CLIFTON BROWN, the CHAIRMAN OF WAYS AND MEANS, proceeded to the Table, and, after Prayers, took the Chair asDEPUTY-SPEAKER, pursuant to the Standing Order.