HC Deb 29 October 2002 vol 391 c842

Ordered, That Standing Order No. 3 (Deputy Speaker) be amended as follows— Line 7, after 'Speaker' insert 'or where paragraph (2A) of this order applies' Line 19, at end add `(2A) For the purpose of paragraph (2) of this order, the Speaker shall have leave of absence, if he thinks fit, on any Friday on which the House sits.'—[Mr. Woolas.]