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):

Better Jobs and a Fair Deal at Work | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

The time limit is now reduced to three minutes.

Better Jobs and a Fair Deal at Work | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

The next two speakers are both participating virtually and they will continue with the time limit of four minutes.

Better Jobs and a Fair Deal at Work | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

I call Richard Holden. Is the hon. Gentleman appearing virtually? No. I call Wendy Chamberlain.

Better Jobs and a Fair Deal at Work | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

After the next speaker, the time limit will reduce to four minutes, but with five minutes, I call Caroline Lucas.

Better Jobs and a Fair Deal at Work | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

Order. I have to interrupt the hon. Lady.

Dame Vera Lynn: National Memorial | Commons debates

It looks like we will meet again at the white cliffs of Dover.

Dame Vera Lynn: National Memorial | Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman’s enthusiasm is infectious.

[1st Day] | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

We now have a time limit of eight minutes.

[1st Day] | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

My plea for people to take about eight minutes has not worked, so after the next speaker I will impose a time limit of eight minutes.

[1st Day] | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

We now go, not by video link but by audio link only, to Philip Dunne.