Speaker of the House of Commons: A look back at the past week
21 February - 27 February 2022
During the week Statements and Urgent Questions relating to the current situation in Ukraine took place in the Commons Chamber, including a Statement from the Prime Minister on Thursday evening following a meeting of G7 leaders joined by Secretary-General Stoltenberg of NATO.
On Monday, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, welcomed to Parliament a Congressional delegation led by US Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
Both Speakers vowed to continue their discussions to counter antidemocratic forces in legislatures around the world. The Speakers and a Congressional delegation also discussed the ongoing threat of Russian aggression against Ukraine and Western efforts to push for diplomacy.
On Tuesday, the Speaker welcomed Uruguay’s Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency, Dr Cesar Rodriguez-Zavalla.
On Wednesday, the Speaker welcomed a delegation of Jamaican MPs as part of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK. Mr Speaker highlighted the importance of the Commonwealth family and the strength of its relationships.
The Speaker also welcomed Finland’s Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Jukka Siukosaari.
On Wednesday, the Speaker also chaired Prime Minister's Questions, as well as further business in the Chamber, including three statements on Ukraine.
On Thursday, as well as chairing the debate on the Statement from the Prime Minister on Ukraine, Mr Speaker hosted a reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Speaker's House which provided an opportunity to discuss the current situation in Ukraine with the international community.
During the week, the following business took place in the Chamber:
- Statement: Ukraine (February 21)
- Statement: Living with Covid-19
- Statement: Storm Eunice
- Statement: Ukraine (February 22)
- Urgent Question: Post Office: Horizon Compensation Arrangements
- Statement: Higher Education Reform
- Statement: Ukraine (February 24)
- Urgent Question: Ukraine
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.
21 February
Congressional delegation led by US Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi
"I was honoured to have welcomed Speaker Pelosi to the House of Commons. Speaker Pelosi is someone I count as a true friend to me and to the United Kingdom."
Speaker Hoyle and Speaker Pelosi
Speaker Hoyle and Speaker Pelosi
Speaker Pelosi in the Commons Chamber
Speaker Pelosi in the Commons Chamber
Speaker's Procession
Speaker's Procession
22 February
Meeting with Uruguay’s Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency, Dr Cesar Rodriguez-Zavalla
Meeting with the Uruguay Ambassador
Meeting with the Uruguay Ambassador
23 February
Prime Ministers Questions - Click here to catch up with Wednesday 23rd February's PMQs
Mr Speaker in Chair
Mr Speaker in Chair
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson
Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer
Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer
SNP Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford
SNP Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford
Meeting with Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK - delegation of Jamaican MPs
Speaker with delegation of Jamaican MPs
Speaker with delegation of Jamaican MPs
Meeting with Finland’s Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr Jukka Siukosaari
Speaker Hoyle with Finland Ambassador
Speaker Hoyle with Finland Ambassador
Raising of the flag of Ukraine
"We stand with Ukraine and its people as they courageously defend their freedom and democracy."
Flag of Ukraine raised outside Parliament
Flag of Ukraine raised outside Parliament
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