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):

Covid-19 Update | Commons debates

May I echo to the Secretary of State what my right hon.

Covid-19 Update | Commons debates

I thank the Secretary of State for his patience in going through the whole statement, and everyone who is here to continue doing their du

Covid-19 Update | Commons debates

May I echo to the Secretary of State what my right hon.

National Trust: 125th Anniversary | Commons debates

Order. The hon. Gentleman has been here longer than anybody else.

National Trust: 125th Anniversary | Commons debates

Order. I have to point out to the hon. Gentleman that I have allowed a lot of interventions.

Energy White Paper | Commons debates

I am going to suspend the House for three minutes so that people can leave safely and the next cohort of Members can enter safely.

Energy White Paper | Commons debates

I am going to suspend the House for three minutes so that people can leave safely and the next cohort of Members can enter safely.

Energy White Paper | Commons debates

The hon.

Energy White Paper | Commons debates

The hon.

Covid-19 Update | Commons debates

I will suspend the House for three minutes in order to allow colleagues to leave safely, and to allow those who are coming in for the nex