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):

Business of the House | Commons debates

I thank the hon. Lady. I do not want to stop her asking the question.

Business of the House | Commons debates

Dreadful!

Business of the House | Commons debates

It would suffice for the moment if the hon. Lady would withdraw the word she used, namely “dodgy”.

Business of the House | Commons debates

Then I have given her the opportunity to do so. We will find another way of doing it.

Business of the House | Commons debates

Order. I think perhaps the hon. Lady could think of a different form of words. I do not like “dodgy”.

Business of the House | Commons debates

Order. The hon. Lady misunderstands me. I am asking her to withdraw the word “dodgy”.

Strengthening Standards in Public Life | Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman is not going to make another speech. He is going to make a very short intervention.

Strengthening Standards in Public Life | Commons debates

Oh, I am sorry, I thought the hon. Gentleman had finished.

Strengthening Standards in Public Life | Commons debates

Order. Let us make it straight from the beginning. This is quite a wide motion, but it is on a particular subject.

Strengthening Standards in Public Life | Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman is not going to make another speech. He is going to make a very short intervention.