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):

The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates

Order. We need a question. If there is no question, the Chancellor of the Exchequer cannot answer.

The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates

Before I call the Chancellor of the Exchequer to answer the question, may I pass on to the family of Jim Sheridan, who was a much respect

The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates

Order. I think the hon. Lady has probably got the message that she is taking too long, but I cannot blame only the hon.

The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates

Order. I politely asked the hon. Lady just to put her question; can she not just put her question? Has she put it? I did not hear it.

The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates

And finally, the prize for perseverance and patience goes to Ian Byrne.

The Growth Plan | Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] | Commons debates

In a moment, I will call the Chancellor of the Exchequer to move the provisional collection of taxes motion, copies of which are availabl

Sanctions | Commons debates

With this we shall consider the following motions: That the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No.

Ukraine | Commons debates

Order. We have an immediate time limit of five minutes.

Ukraine | Commons debates

Order. It will be obvious to the House that a great many hon. Members wish to speak, but we have only two hours left.

Ukraine | Commons debates

Order. I think the Minister has got it.