The interior of the House of Commons. The Speaker, Arthur Onslow, seated to the left of centre, speaks with Sir Robert Walpole on his right; to his left seated with pen and ink and open book is Edward Stables, the Clerk of the House of Commons. Other figures from the administration portrayed include Sydney Godolphin, Sir Joseph Jekyl, Colonel Onslow, Sir James Thornhilll, and Mr Aiskew; just visible to the left of the Speaker are Sir Thomas Cotton and Sir William Wyndham