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S.O.19 Temporary Speakers - nomination by Speaker


Temporary Speakers

19. The Speaker shall nominate, at the commencement of each Parliament, not more than 5 members as Temporary Speakers who, in the absence of the Deputy Speaker and Assistant Speaker, may exercise the powers and duties of the Speaker, and who shall be referred to whilst in the Chair as Temporary Speaker.

amended 3 July 2009 and 8 October 2015