HC Deb 13 November 1945 vol 415 c1887

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; Where upon Major MILNER, The CHAIRMAN OF WAYS AND MEANS, proceeded to the Table and, after Prayers, took the Chair as DEPUTY-SPEAKER, pursuant to the Standing Order.