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 thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for having given me notice of her intention to make a point of order.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for having given me notice of his point of order. This is an appalling situation.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for her further point of order. Again, I am appalled and have every sympathy with her and indeed with the hon.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman. That is probably as good as I am going to get.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for her point of order. The behaviour that she describes is indeed unacceptable.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman for having given me notice of his point of order. This is an appalling situation.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Gentleman. That is probably as good as I am going to get.

Points of Order | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady for having given me notice of her intention to make a point of order.