Speaker of the House of Commons: A look back at the past week

Last Monday, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle attended the funeral service of friend and colleague, Jack Dromey MP.

In the Chamber on Monday, the Speaker chaired a statement made by the Prime Minister on the Sue Gray report.

On Wednesday, the Speaker chaired Prime Minister's Questions, as well as tributes to Jack Dromey MP in the House of Commons Chamber.

During the week, the following business took place in the Chamber:

Statement: Russia: Sanctions
Statement: Vaccination: Condition of Deployment
Urgent Question: IOPC Report on Metropolitan Police Officers' Conduct: Charing Cross Police Station
Statement: Levelling Up
Statement: Economic Update
Statement: Covid-19: Purchasing Effort
Statement: Northern Ireland Border

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.

31 January

Funeral service for Jack Dromey MP

_{Today we said goodbye to our good friend and colleague, Jack Dromey MP. At his heart he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather – so all our thoughts go to Harriet and the rest of the family at this very sad time.}
Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Image from funeral service. Image credit: UK Parliament/Jess Taylor

Statement: Sue Gray report

Prime Minister

Leader of the Opposition

The Commons Chamber

SNP Westminster Leader.

1 February

LGBT+ History Month

Tuesday 1 February marked LGBT+ History Month - an annual celebration that provides education and insight into the issues that the LGBT+ community faces.

Previously to celebrate LGBT+ History Month, the Speaker spoke to Deputy Speaker, Nigel Evans where he talked about coming out as a gay MP, and how Parliament has changed for the LGBT+ community over the years. You can listen again here.