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):

Points of Order | Commons debates

I will accept that.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I am getting assent on that. I am sure that those on the Government Benches have heard what the hon. Lady very reasonably said.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I will accept that.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon.

Points of Order | Commons debates

Further to that point of order? I doubt it.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I will accept that.

Transport for the North | Commons debates

And the prize for patience and perseverance goes to Mick Whitley.