John Allen Fraser, first House Speaker elected by secret ballot, has died
John Allen Fraser, the first MP to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons by a secret ballot, has died. He was 92 years old.
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John Allen Fraser, the first MP to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons by a secret ballot, has died. He was 92 years old.