Thanet MP tipped to take speaker's role
A THANET MP is amongst those tipped to take the now vacant Speaker's chair in the House of Commons.
Roger Gale, the Conservative member for North Thanet, is being tipped to become the temporary Speaker while a replacement is found for Michael Martin, who resigned from the post yesterday.
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MP Roger Gale could become the next Speaker of the House of Commons
Mr Gale, who has been a member of parliament since 1983, has also been given 20/1 odds by bookmaker William Hill, to take over the role permanently.
The Speaker presides over the debates of the House of Commons, ensuring that members of all parties get a chance to speak.
If he is to be successful he will have to beat of competition from other parties. William Hill's favourite is Hampshire Tory Sir George Young, closely followed by Labour bank bencher Frank Field and former Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell.
2 Comments
by Montgomery Lupin Esq, Herne Bay
Wednesday, May 27 2009, 1:50PM
“The last time I met Roger Gale he smelt of chip fat and extra strong mints...in that order!”
by John Bartram, Margate
Friday, May 22 2009, 2:11PM
“How much of this went to family and friends?
Constituency: Thanet North
MP: Gale, Mr Roger
Expenses
Second Home: £9,375
London Supplement: £0
Office: £22,100
Staffing: £89,088
Stationery: £1,931
IT Provision: £915
Staff Cover: £0
Communication: £3,516
Travel: £5,577
Total Expenses: £137,337”