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SPEAKER, PRESENTATION TO GOVERNOR

The SPEAKER (15:56): Accompanied by a deputation of members, I proceeded to Government House for the purpose of presenting myself to His Excellency the Governor and informed His Excellency that, in pursuance of the powers conferred on the Assembly by section 34 of the Constitution Act, the House of Assembly had this day proceeded to the election of a Speaker and had done me the honour of election to that high office. In compliance with the other provisions of the same section, I presented myself to his Excellency as the Speaker. His Excellency has been pleased to reply:

To the honourable The Speaker and members of the House of Assembly, I congratulate members of the House of Assembly on their choice of the Speaker. I readily assure you, Mr Speaker, of my confirmation of all the constitutional rights and privileges of the House of Assembly, the proceedings of which will always receive most favourable consideration.

Kevin Scarce, Governor.