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Order Paper - Opening of Parliament

Order Paper

TUESDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2011

The House meets at 11 am

ORDER OF BUSINESS

(Commission Opening day)

BUSINESS IS AS FOLLOWS

(a) The House awaits the arrival of the Royal commissioners:

(b) After the arrival of the Royal commissioners, the Clerk reads their commission:

(c) When the Royal commissioners have withdrawn, the Clerk reads the commission
authorising the administration of the oath or affirmation:

(d) The Clerk lays on the Table lists of the names of the members elected to serve in the House:

(e) Members are called in alphabetical order to take the oath or make the affirmation required by law:

(f) The House elects a Speaker.

After electing a Speaker the House adjourns.

ends

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