On 17 July 2012 the Secretary of State for Transport laid a written statement before the House of Commons explaining that a small number of responses to last year’s High Speed 2 consultation had not been published.

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow MP, addresses students and academics at the University of Cape Town during his official visit to South Africa on the invitation of the Speaker of the South African National Assembly, the Hon Max Sisulu.

The Compensation and Mitigation Forum has been set up by a cross-party grouping of Parliamentarians to discuss how to work effectively with the Department for Transport to ensure residents who are adversely affected by the proposals receive a fair and equitable deal.

On Tuesday 16th July, a number of constituents from the Buckingham area took part in an anti-HS2 protest outside Parliament.

The Speaker welcomes Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Parliament on her first visit to the United Kingdom in more than 20 years.

On 10th May 2012, John Bercow MP met with the Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, to discuss High Speed 2.

The Speaker's address to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission of Parliament. Credit Catherine Bebbington

The Speaker addresses students, staff and sixth formers at Birmingham University.

Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow MP opens nominations for the Speaker's School Council Awards 2012.

On Saturday 3rd December, local MP, John Bercow, unveiled the new village sign and circular seat at Dagnall and then opened the Christmas Fayre.