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):

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Order. Before I call the next hon. Member, let me say that it will be obvious that a great many people wish to speak this afternoon.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Order. Before I call the next hon. Member, let me say that it will be obvious that a great many people wish to speak this afternoon.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Order. Before I call the next hon. Member, let me say that it will be obvious that a great many people wish to speak this afternoon.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

I call the SNP spokesman.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

I call the SNP spokesman.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

I call the SNP spokesman.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Order. Okay, that is enough. I now cannot hear the right hon. and learned Gentleman at all—and it is nothing to do with being old.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Order. People should not be speaking while the Leader of the Opposition is delivering his speech. They should be listening.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Order. We will just let things settle down a bit.

Income Tax (Charge) | Commons debates

Order. We will just let things settle down a bit.