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):

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

Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that this is a very narrow debate on the instruction.

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

Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that this is a very narrow debate on the instruction.

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

Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that this is a very narrow debate on the instruction.

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

Order. Before the hon.

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

Order. Before the hon.

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

Order. Before the hon.

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

Before the House resolves itself into Committee, I draw its attention to the motion on the Order Paper, in the name of the hon.

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

Before the House resolves itself into Committee, I draw its attention to the motion on the Order Paper, in the name of the hon.

Afghanistan Policy | Commons debates

I appreciate that the Minister is dealing with complicated and sensitive matters, and that she is anxious to give full answers to colleag

Afghanistan Policy | Commons debates

I apologise to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr (Mr Mahmood) for not having called him earlier.