Speaker of the House of Commons: A look back
6 - 12 February 2023
In what was a historic moment for Parliament, on Wednesday 8 February the Speaker along with the Lord Speaker, was honoured to welcome the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address both Houses in Westminster Hall about the situation in Ukraine.
At the start of the week, the Speaker was proud to mark LGBT+ History Month with a reception in Speaker's House celebrating the contribution made by the LGBT+ community to stage, screen, media and sport.
On Tuesday, the Speaker visited the new electric bike display in Speaker's Court - an initiative by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) and National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) highlighting decarbonisation and the industry.
On Wednesday, the Speaker chaired Prime Minister's Questions prior to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to both Houses of Parliament.
During the week, the following business took place in the Chamber:
- Urgent Question: NHS Strikes
- Urgent Question: Prepayment Meters: Ofgem Decision
- Statement: Turkey and Syria Earthquake
- Statement: Digital Pound
- Statement: Prevent: Independent Review
- Urgent Question: Governor of Xinjiang: UK Visit
- Urgent Question: Capital Projects: Spending Decisions
The Speaker also presided over further business in the Chamber.
Find out more about Chamber business which took place during the week. Find out more about the Speaker's role in the Chamber.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses Parliament
Parliament was honoured to be addressed by President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Westminster Hall. This historic moment demonstrates that the United Kingdom stands shoulder-to-shoulder in support of Ukraine.
6 February
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month
The Speaker was proud to mark LGBT+ History Month with a reception in Speaker's House celebrating the contribution made by the LGBT+ community to stage, screen, media and sport. Guests included; Dame Kelly Holmes; Coronation Street actress, Dolly-Rose Campbell; and Broadcaster, Richard Arnold.
7 February
Speaker visits electric bike display in Speaker's Court
The Speaker visited an electric bike display in Speaker's Court. The display, organised with the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) and National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) gave an opportunity to highlight the progress and challenges facing the industry in the transfer to net-zero.
8 February
Prime Ministers Questions took place - Click here to catch up with Wednesday 8 February's PMQs
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