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):

Access to Elected Office Fund (Report) Bill | Bills Presented | Commons debates

Tim Farron is unable to be present today, so we move to the next Bill on the Order Paper.

Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill | Bills Presented | Commons debates

Owen Thompson is unable to be present today, so we move to the next Bill on the Order Paper.

Bills Presented | Commons debates

As the House will be aware, a great many Bills are to be presented today.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order and for having given me notice of his intention to raise it.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for her very reasonable point of order. There has been some confusion as to what is required.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for her point of order and, of course, it is not a point of order for the Chair.

Industrial Action on the Railway | Commons debates

I thank the Secretary of State and all Members who took part in that item of business.

Industrial Action on the Railway | Commons debates

I thank the Secretary of State and all Members who took part in that item of business.

Industrial Action on the Railway | Commons debates

Order. I cannot have a dialogue. I recognise that there is a difference of opinion. It might have to be settled at another point.

Industrial Action on the Railway | Commons debates

I call the Chairman of the Transport Committee, Huw Merriman.