Speaker of the House of Commons: A look back at the past week
7 February - 13 February 2022
On Tuesday, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, welcomed to Parliament the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola. The flag of Nigeria was also raised for the first time outside Parliament. The meeting provided an opportunity to share perspectives on energy issues and climate change, and to discuss the relationship between the two nations.
On Wednesday, the Speaker welcomed to Parliament, Mr Shalva Papuashvili, Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia.
Mr Speaker also welcomed A-Level Politics sixth form students from Barclay Academy for an engaging Q&A session.
On Wednesday, the Speaker also chaired Prime Minister's Questions, as well as further business in the Chamber.
During the week, the following business took place in the Chamber:
- Urgent Question: Elective Care Recovery in England
- Statement: Elective Treatment
- Urgent Question: Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis: UK Response
- Urgent Question: North Sea Oil and Gas
- Urgent Question: TOEIC English Language Tests
- Statement: Integration White Paper
- Urgent Question: Russia Sanctions Legislation
- Urgent Question: Government Contracts: Randox Laboratories
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.
8 February
Meeting with the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK
Mr Speaker with the Nigerian High Commissioner
Mr Speaker with the Nigerian High Commissioner
9 February
Prime Ministers Questions - Click here to catch up with Wednesday 9th February's PMQs.
Mr Speaker in the Chamber
Mr Speaker in the Chamber
Prime Minister
Prime Minister
Jane Stevenson MP
Jane Stevenson MP
Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer
Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer
SNP Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford
SNP Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford
Naz Shah MP
Naz Shah MP
Meeting with the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia
Speaker Hoyle welcomed his Georgian counterpart, Mr Shalva Papuashvili on Wednesday 9 February. This year marks the 30th anniversary of bilateral relations between the UK and Georgia.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle hosted the get-together as part of his Speaker-led diplomacy to establish enduring ties between countries and parliamentarians.
Sir Lindsay thanked the Chairman for his visit, adding that it was important that relationships and friendships between the two Parliaments grow even stronger.
"It’s the second overseas visit in my life because I’m new in politics – it's an honour for me to be here."
Speaker Hoyle with Georgian Speaker and his delegation
Speaker Hoyle with Georgian Speaker and his delegation
Mr Speaker welcomed A-Level Politics sixth form students for a Q&A session
Group photo of Speaker with students
Group photo of Speaker with students
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