Sir Frederic William Metcalfe was a British public servant whose career was defined by his high-level administrative service within parliamentary bodies. He achieved significant prominence within the British government, serving as the Clerk of the House of Commons, a vital role in managing the procedures and business of the lower house of the UK Parliament.
In addition to his work in Westminster, Metcalfe played a key role in the constitutional development of West Africa. He served as the first Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, helping to establish parliamentary traditions and governance in the country during a crucial period of its political history.
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