John Bercow gives a speech to the Centre for Parliamentary Studies in which he calls for more scrutiny and more civility in the workings of Parliament - in particular during the 'shop window' of Prime Minister's Questions.

John Bercow outlines his plans to revive the House of Commons chamber in a speech to the Hansard Society.

John Bercow gives the Hansard Society and Political Studies Association annual lecture.

John Bercow gives a speech to the Hansard Society.

John Bercow is elected Speaker of the House of Commons and makes his acceptance speech from the step in front of the Speaker's chair.

John Bercow's speech to MPs putting his case for the Speakership.

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

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 supports the Bill welcoming moves to harmonise current equality laws and attempts to reduce socio-economic inequalities by the imposition of a 'socio-economic duty' on public sector bodies.

Speaking in the debate on Members Allowances, John Bercow calls for the inquiry by Sir Christopher Kelly's Committee on Standards in Public Life to consider MPs pay and the possibility of an absolute ban on outside interests.

John Bercow calls on the international community to address the shortfall in the number of peacekeeping troops in Darfur and improve logistical support to prevent the humanitarian situation worsening - especially since the recent expulsion of aid agencies. He also calls for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UN humanitarian boss John Holmes to visit the region.

John Bercow praises the success of the introduction of the national minimum wage and makes the case for an extraordinary increase of 10% at the annual uprating in October.

John Bercow supports the Autism Bill which introduces a statutory requirement on local authorities to collect data on and provide services for people with autism and specifically to ensure effective transition from child to adult services.

John Bercow welcomes proposals to give statutory recognition to children's trusts which bring together local organisations responsible for the commissioning and provision of services for children, young people and their families.

John Bercow calls on the Government to provide financial support for the eastern link road as whichever site is chosen for Aylesbury's housing growth - southern or eastern - the eastern link road will be essential.

John Bercow leads the debate in which he examines education provision for children on the autistic spectrum and their experiences of exclusion, bullying and support.

John Bercow introduces his report into services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.

John Bercow welcomes the Bill but supports some additions such as the need for an independent advocate as an entitlement for a child in care especially those with special educational needs.

John Bercow supports the Bill and outlines the reasons why he welcomes the wide range of measures to be introduced.

John Bercow outlines measures to increase the representation of women in Parliament including the introduction of all-women shortlists.

John Bercow supports a Private Members' Bill about the provision and publication of information about children who have special educational needs and highlights the value of early intervention.

John Bercow leads a debate on development in Aylesbury Vale. He welcomes the conclusion of the panel of inspectors' report on limiting the expansion of Milton Keynes into Newton Longville. He further calls for any new housing in Aylesbury Vale to be accompanied by sufficient improvements in infrastructure and public services.

John Bercow recounts his visits to the Thai-Burma border and suggests a ban on the provision of insurance cover to companies that trade with the Burmese regime.

John Bercow leads a debate focussing on training, co-operation in the delivery of services and the statementing process.

Speaking on issues concerning women in particular, John Bercow raises concerns about disparity in the provision of abortion services across the country and calls for the simplification in the laws on equality by the introduction of a single equality Bill.

John Bercow raises the importance to the developing world of the fight against corruption, better infrastructure and expansion of trade.

John Bercow argues that increased European co-operation is in the best interest of the UK and highlights examples including defence procurement, energy supply and cross-border crime.

John Bercow raises the suggestion of an 'oil trust fund' for Sudan's oil revenues and a complete embargo on the sale of arms to Sudan.

John Bercow presents a Private Members' Bill that would require the provision of speech and language therapy for young offenders.

In supporting the second reading of the Bill, John Bercow calls on the Government to rethink its opposition to amendments tabled in the House of Lords.

John Bercow (Buckingham) (Con): It is a great pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Hendon (Mr. Dismore), many of whose concerns I share. Notwithstanding those concerns, my view is that the Bill should receive a Second Reading tonight precisely because of the welcome and protective amendments that were made on a cross-party basis and with great expertise in the House of Lords.

Using a parliamentary rule that allows an MP to call for an emergency debate, John Bercow calls for a debate on the removal by the Home Office of three failed asylum seekers from Darfur and put them on flights to Khartoum.

John Bercow supports the need for a two-tier Parliament and argues the case for an elected House of Lords.

During an Opposition Day debate on disabled children, John Bercow specifically highlights the needs of children whose disability is to suffer from a speech, language or communication impairment and the importance of early intervention.

John Bercow raises the poor customer service, computer problems and inept handling by the CSA of the case of one of his constituents.

John Bercow leads a Westminster Hall debate on the education of children with speech and language difficulties.

In a debate on Darfur, John Bercow asks whether the Government of Sudan is to be given a veto over military intervention in Darfur.

John Bercow calls for more evidence from the Government to support proposals such as the 90-day detention without charge, ID cards and increasing the number of prison places.

Speaking in a Westminster Hall debate, John Bercow focusses on the power vested in local authorities to decide the educational needs for a child, delegated funding and the shortfall of provision of specialist services.

John Bercow calls for UN Security Council intervention in Burma and an arms embargo and substantial UN sanctions against the regime.

John Bercow highlights the small number of speech and language therapists in vale of Aylesbury and the threat to cut the number of district nurses in the area.