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):

Miscarriage Research: The Lancet | Commons debates

I would like to thank the Minister for the sensitive way in which she has responded to the great courage that the hon.

Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative | Commons debates

I am now going to suspend the House for one minute, because I will be in trouble if we do not take the necessary precautions.

Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative | Commons debates

I thank the right hon. Lady for being brief. We are doing fine on time.

Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative | Commons debates

We will begin with a time limit of seven minutes, but I envisage that that will later be reduced to six or even five minutes.

Misuse of Drugs Act | Commons debates

I will now suspend the House for three minutes in order to allow arrangements to be made for the next item of business.

Coronavirus | Commons debates

As no. 49 has withdrawn, I call the shadow Minister, Justin Madders.

Coronavirus | Commons debates

No. 47 has withdrawn, so the final Back-Bench speaker is Shaun Bailey.

Coronavirus | Commons debates

With this we shall debate the following motion: That (1) the Order of 2 June 2020 (Proceedings during the pandemic (No.

Coronavirus | Commons debates

With this we shall debate the following motion: That (1) the Order of 2 June 2020 (Proceedings during the pandemic (No.

Coronavirus | Commons debates

The business of the House motion just agreed to by the House provides for motions No.