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What is the Lord Speaker?
- The presiding officer of the House of Lords
- The speaker of the House of Commons
- The head of the judiciary
- The official spokesperson for the monarch
Why this is the correct answer
The Lord Speaker presides over debates in the House of Lords, maintaining order and procedure in the upper chamber of Parliament. Unlike the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Lord Speaker does not call members to speak, as the Lords traditionally manage their own proceedings. The role is elected by members of the House of Lords.