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):

Point of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman. That is a perfectly polite and in-order question.

English Channel Small Boats Incident | Commons debates

And finally, the price for patience and perseverance goes to Duncan Baker.

Points of Order | Commons debates

Further to that point of order? I doubt it.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I will accept that.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for her point of order. She is absolutely right to raise this matter.

Points of Order | Commons debates

Further to that point of order? I doubt it.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point.

Points of Order | Commons debates

Is the hon. Lady coming to an end, because this is a very long point of order?

Points of Order | Commons debates

There were two parts to the hon. Lady’s point of order, one of which was a point of order and one of which was not.