John outlines his manifesto 'The Speakership in the Twenty First Century.

John Bercow welcomes the Bill's progress to third reading and praises the work of all those involved.

John Bercow calls for a debate on Burma and for the Government to explain what multilateral action it will take to try to bring the military regime to book and give the people of Burma the freedom and justice they have been denied for so long.

John Bercow pays tribute to retiring Speaker, Michael Martin, and is especially appreciative of being invited to be a member of the Speaker's Panel.

John Bercow raises his concerns that apprenticeships could discriminate against young people with special educational needs who may not have the appropriate qualifications but nevertheless would be well suited to an apprenticeship scheme.

John Bercow calls for a debate on pre-legislative scrutiny - in 2007-08 only nine of 31 Government Bills were published in draft form.

During a debate on the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, John Bercow condemns the Burmese junta for denying her the right to use the telephone and right to medical treatment. He calls for multilateral action to enforce the UN proclamation of 'Responsibility to Protect'.

John Bercow welcomes the debate on the subject and highlights the importance of early intervention by a speech and language therapist to attempt to ensure no permanent damage to the ability to communicate.

John Bercow calls for a debate on special educational needs, in particular to debate breaking the link between the assessment of need and the funding of provision - currently often the same authority.

John Bercow highlights the plight of journalists who - along with other groups - are being singled out for abduction, torture and slaughter in Columbia.