The deputy speaker of the house is elected by all members of the House of Commons.

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He was elected deputy speaker of the House of Commons in 2010.

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Mr Evans, who is also a deputy speaker of the House of Commons, has agreed that he will not resume his duties in the chamber while police continue to investigate allegations against him but will continue his constituency work.

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At least two lawmakers, including the deputy speaker of the lower house, grabbed machine guns and climbed to the roof as they tried to repel the attack.

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At the end of the session, Speaker John Bercow announced the nominations procedure for deputy speakers of the House of Commons, which will take place on 8 June.

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The mission to check on the American detainees was proposed earlier this month by Vladimir Ryzhkov, deputy speaker of the Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament.

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Deputy House of Commons Speaker Nigel Evans will not resume his duties in the chamber while police continue to investigate allegations against him.

BBC: Nigel Evans duties 'on hold' during rape inquiry

The likely Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has named one person she wants as her deputy.

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