Speaker's notice (1204)

What is this notice?

  • Advertising an MP signing a certificate of vacancy which has been handed to the Speaker
  • Advertising an alternative MP to speak on behalf of the Speaker if he/she is unable to fulfil his/her duty

What legislation does it relate to?

  • Recess Elections Act 1975 (S.2 (1))
  • Recess Elections Act 1975 (S.4 (4))
  • Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945 (S.2 (1)) as applied to (S.9) extended by (S.10 (2)(1))

Who places this notice?

  • The speaker
  • Any one of 3-7 MPs appointed by the Speaker to replace him in the event he/she is absent
  • Any minister of the Crown responsible for laying an order before parliament

Where can I find these notices?

Notice 1204

Further information

www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/66/section/2