In Parliament

Before being elected a Deputy Speaker in 2013, Eleanor was a regular contributor to House of Commons debates. Rather than taking part in debates, she now chairs the House of Commons every day.

Learn more about the Office and role of the Deputy Speaker here.

Below you can read Dame Eleanor's speeches and appearances in Parliament (provided by theyworkforyou):

Welsh Affairs | Commons debates

Order. I am so sorry, but the hon. Gentleman has exceeded his three minutes so we have to go directly to Clwyd West and David Jones.

Welsh Affairs | Commons debates

There is an immediate time limit on Back-Bench speeches of three minutes.

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

I am now going to suspend the House for three minutes in order that arrangements can be made for the next item of business.

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

The final contribution from the Back Benches will come from Miriam Cates.

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

Order. I am afraid the hon. Lady has exceeded her time.

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

Order. The hon. Lady has exceeded her time. I call the hon. Member for The Cotswolds (Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown).

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

Order. The hon. Lady has exceeded her time. I call the hon. Member for The Cotswolds (Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown).

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

We will now go back to Harlow, but sadly only via audio link and with a limit of five minutes.

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his impromptu opening of the debate.

Education Route Map: Covid-19 | Commons debates

Order. I hope that we can now proceed. These are rather difficult circumstances.