Full transcripts of speeches and lectures from events held in the UK and around the world.
A second series of Speaker's Lectures, entitled Ministers and Government, begins on 24 January 2012.
Events involving The Speaker
Transcripts of recent speeches made by the Speaker
Recent parliamentary material on the Speaker of the House of Commons. This includes briefing papers produced by the parliamentary research services, and the latest Early Day Motions put down by MPs.
The Commons Speaker answers questions sent in by the public on why he wanted to be Speaker and what he hopes to achieve during his tenure.
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