Parliament simplifies House speaker election rules

Parliament on Thursday gave the nod to new rules for the election of the House President, making the procedure more straightforward.

The new rules will first apply this June, when the House reconstitutes after the legislative elections.

Right after the new MPs are sworn in, the procedure will take place for electing the House President from among the members of the body.

The candidates will be nominated by MPs not standing for the office.

A vote will take place...