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):

Clause 1 - Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 | Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill | Commons debates

That is a perfectly reasonable question from the Minister.

Considered in Committee | Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill | Commons debates

Just before we begin the consideration, I should explain that although the Chair of the Committee would normally sit in a Clerk’s chair d

Considered in Committee | Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill | Commons debates

Just before we begin the consideration, I should explain that although the Chair of the Committee would normally sit in a Clerk’s chair d

Clause 1 - Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 | Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill | Commons debates

With this it will be convenient to consider the following: Clauses 2 and 3 stand part.

Clause 1 - Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 | Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill | Commons debates

With this it will be convenient to consider the following: Clauses 2 and 3 stand part.

Clause 1 - Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 | Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill | Commons debates

With this it will be convenient to consider the following: Clauses 2 and 3 stand part.

Considered in Committee | Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill | Commons debates

Just before we begin the consideration, I should explain that although the Chair of the Committee would normally sit in a Clerk’s chair d

Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (Instruction) | Commons debates

Order. I am going to pause the hon. Gentleman for a moment.

Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (Instruction) | Commons debates

Order. I am going to pause the hon. Gentleman for a moment.

Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (Instruction) | Commons debates

Order. I am going to pause the hon. Gentleman for a moment.