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):

Safety of School Buildings | Commons debates

Order. She is not giving way. Perhaps she will give way later.

Safety of School Buildings | Commons debates

Before I call the Secretary of State, it will be obvious to the House that a great many people wish to speak this afternoon, so there wil

Safety of School Buildings | Commons debates

Before I call the Secretary of State, it will be obvious to the House that a great many people wish to speak this afternoon, so there wil

Safety of School Buildings | Commons debates

Order. She is not giving way. Perhaps she will give way later.

Safety of School Buildings | Commons debates

Before I call the Secretary of State, it will be obvious to the House that a great many people wish to speak this afternoon, so there wil

Safety of School Buildings | Commons debates

Order. She is not giving way. Perhaps she will give way later.

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education Settings | Commons debates

I call Sir Julian Lewis.

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education Settings | Commons debates

I call Sarah Dyke for her maiden question.

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education Settings | Commons debates

Excellent. I call Jess Phillips.

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education Settings | Commons debates

Order. Before the Secretary of State answers, we are not doing very well on the short short questions, are we?