Final provisions
I119Performance of the Speaker's functions by others
1
If a relevant circumstance arises, the functions of the Speaker under or by virtue of this Act (“the Speaker's functions”) are to be performed by the Chairman of Ways and Means or a Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.
2
For the purposes of this section, a “relevant circumstance” arises if—
a
the Speaker is unable to perform the Speaker's functions because of absence, illness or for any other reason,
b
the first, second or third recall condition has been met in relation to the Speaker, or
c
there is a vacancy in the office of the Speaker.