# British North America Act 1867, Section 44: As to election of Speaker of House of Commons.


The House of Commons on its first assembling after a general election shall proceed with all practicable speed to elect one of its members to be Speaker.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/30-31/3/section/44 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-north-america-act-1867/section-44
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