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):

Coronavirus | Commons debates

With this we shall discuss the following: Motion 3—Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No.

Coronavirus | Commons debates

We now come to motion 2, on public health, which, with the permission of the House, we will debate with motions 3 to 5.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his very reasonable point of order.

Points of Order | Commons debates

Thank you. I heard the Leader of the House say that in answer to the hon.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for giving me notice of her point of order. As I said to her right hon.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I can see that the Leader of the House agrees that it is reasonable. I may be mistaken, but after the hon.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the right hon. Lady for notice of her point of order.

Business of the House | Commons debates

I am sure that the Lord President of the Council will welcome the launch of the Dame Vera Lynn appeal.

Business of the House | Commons debates

I am sure I would be delighted, Lord President.

Business of the House | Commons debates

So true.