Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The time for motions has expired. The question is that the question be now put.

Question agreed to.

In accordance with standing order 11, the bells will be rung and a ballot taken.

The bells having been rung and a ballot having been taken—

Order! The result of the ballot is: Mr Coulton, 77 votes; Mr Mitchell, 71 votes. Mr Coulton is elected Deputy Speaker and Mr Mitchell shall be the Second Deputy Speaker.

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