Chairman of Ways and Means

The Chairman of Ways and Means is the principal Deputy Speaker in the House of Commons. As well as deputising for the Speaker they have specific responsibilities such as chairing Committees of the whole House, coordinating the sittings in Westminster Hall and oversight of all matters connected with Private Bills.

• Principal Officers and Staff: Commons Deputy Speakers
• Evolution of Parliament: Chairman of Ways and Means
• Related glossary term: Committee of the whole House
• Related glossary term: Private Bills
• Related glossary term: The Speaker