Section 39
Speaker to act notwithstanding prorogation or dissolution of Parliament
of Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act 1962
ActIn forceProvision 40 of 41
Section 39
For the purposes of this Act, the person who fills the office of Speaker at the time of prorogation or dissolution of Parliament shall be deemed to be the Speaker until Parliament is again summoned or until another person has been elected Speaker in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.