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):

High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill | Commons debates

Order. I will just clear this up. The hon. Lady means to say “he” and not “you.”

High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill | Commons debates

Order. I will just clear this up. The hon. Lady means to say “he” and not “you.”

High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill | Commons debates

Order. I will just clear this up. The hon. Lady means to say “he” and not “you.”

High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill | Commons debates

Order. I will just clear this up. The hon. Lady means to say “he” and not “you.”

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for her very reasonable point of order. There has been some confusion as to what is required.

Access to Elected Office Fund (Report) Bill | Bills Presented | Commons debates

Tim Farron is unable to be present today, so we move to the next Bill on the Order Paper.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order and for having given me notice of his intention to raise it.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for her point of order and, of course, it is not a point of order for the Chair.

Bills Presented | Commons debates

As the House will be aware, a great many Bills are to be presented today.

Removal of Titles Bill | Bills Presented | Commons debates

Owen Thompson is unable to be present today, so we move to the next Bill on the Order Paper.