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.