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):

Official Development Assistance | Commons debates

Order. Members are talking over the Secretary of State.

Covid-19 Update | Commons debates

I thank the Secretary of State; we have completed our exchanges on the statement. In order to allow the safe exit of hon.

UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | Commons debates

We are almost at the end of the debate, but if he will take only three minutes before I call the Opposition spokesman, I will call Mr Bre

Virtual Participation in Debate | Commons debates

Order. The hon. Gentleman has not been here for the whole debate. We are not having any more long interventions.

Virtual Participation in Debate | Commons debates

Order. While the right hon.

Virtual Participation in Debate | Commons debates

Order. Whatever we are debating, we will have a good-tempered and polite debate.

Virtual Participation in Debate | Commons debates

That was not a point of order.

Virtual Participation in Debate | Commons debates

Yes, I am very happy to clarify that. As ever, the hon. Gentleman has made his point very well.

Virtual Participation in Debate | Commons debates

Order. What the right hon. Lady is doing, not what “you” are doing.