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Speaker of the House?

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tess66 | 13:42 Tue 14th Dec 2004 | History
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Why is the Speaker of the House called the Speaker?
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In the late 1300s, one member of Parliament was chosen by the others - not only to act as the chairman controlling their debates - but also as the public representative of Parliament in dealing with 'outsiders'. In other words, he spoke for Parliament and hence his title.

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