The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 16
II.—Opening of Parliament
II.— Opening of Parliament.
26. On being summoned to attend the
Governor in the Council Chamber, Mr. Speaker, with the House, goes up there to hear the Governor's Speech.
Mr. Speaker with the House, goes up to the Legislative Council.
27. Mr. Speaker and the House then
retire from the Council Chamber; and Mr. Speaker having taken the Chair, the House may then adjourn during pleasure.
House retires, and adjourns during pleasure.
28. Before the Governor's Speech is reported
to the House by Mr. Speaker, some Bill is read a first time
pro formâ.
A Bill read pro forma.
29. Mr. Speaker reports that the House
had this day attended the Governor (or had been in the Council Chamber at the desire of the Commissioners for opening Parliament), and that His Excellency was pleased to make a Speech to both Houses of Parliament, or that the Commissioners had made a Speech to both Houses of Parliament, of
which Mr. Speaker says he had, for greater accuracy, obtained a Copy, which he reads to the House.
Mr. Speaker reports the Governor's Speech.
Motion for an Address in answer.
Select Committee appointed to draw up an Address.
Address reported and agreed to.
Address to be presented by the whole House.
Governor's Speech to be taken into consideration.
Governor's Speech considered, and
Motion made that a Supply be granted to Her Majesty.