The Speaker of the British House of Commons is chosen by the House itself from amongst its elected members. He acts as chairman of debates in the House and is normally addressed as ‘Mr Speaker’. If someone is temporarily deputizing for him,...

The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has...