HC Deb 11 January 2002 vol 377 c789

The House being met, the Clerk at the Table informed the House of the absence of MR. SPEAKER from this day's sitting, pursuant to leave given yesterday.

Whereupon, SYLVIA HEAL, THE FIRST DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF WAYS AND MEANS, proceeded to the Table and, after Prayers, took the Chair as Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the Standing Order.

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