presiding officer
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Following the election of SNP veteran Kenneth Gibson as presiding officer, the SNP cohort has been cut to 57 MSPs - eight short of a majority.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
On the first day of parliamentary business since last week's election, members will also vote to elect a new presiding officer, Holyrood's version of the speaker.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
The parliament will choose the new presiding officer, as well as two deputies, in a secret ballot.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Ap Iorwerth will need to think about whether giving a job to the former presiding officer Elin Jones, the only member of the 44-strong Senedd group who has ministerial experience.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Reaching under the abandoned teacher’s desk he sat behind as presiding officer, Carter pulled out a small black box.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
