Election of Members during Recess Act 1858
WHEREAS Provision is made by the Twenty-fourth of George the Third, Chapter Twenty-six, for the issuing of Writs by Warrant of the Speaker of the House of Commons during any Recess of the said House, whether by Prorogation or Adjournment: And whereas the said Act has been found advantageous to the Public, by causing speedy Elections, and it is expedient that the Provisions thereof be further extended: Be it therefore enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice and Co...