presiding officer
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BBC Wales was told before the debate proceeded that the Senedd's presiding officer, Huw Irranca-Davies, did not consider the title - "full-face coverings are against British values" - to be against the guidance.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The presiding officer Huw Irranca-Davies said he was "always happy" to review the record of proceedings, but did not make a ruling.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
In a letter to the presiding officer, Plaid Cymru's minister for government business Heledd Fychan said the remarks were "dangerous and derogatory" which "brought the Senedd into disrepute".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 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 hall was so cold, the presiding officer announced that men could keep their hats on.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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