Member of Parliament
Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker of the House of Commons · MP for Chorley
Speaker of the House of Commons
At a glanceSir Lindsay Hoyle is the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Member of Parliament for Chorley.
Biography
He is Speaker of the House of Commons.
Current roles
- Speaker's Conference (2024) Committee · Chair since 14 Oct 2024
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee · Chair since 22 Jul 2024
- Members Estimate Committee Committee · Chair since 9 Jul 2024
- Chorley Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission Committee · Chair since 17 Dec 2019
- Speaker of the House of Commons Other post since 4 Nov 2019
- Speaker Party since 4 Nov 2019
- House of Commons Commission Committee · Chair since 4 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Committee · Chair since 4 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission Committee since 4 Nov 2019
Early day motions
| 2 Jun 2015 | DAIRY FARMERS | 61 sig. |
| 6 Apr 2010 | EUROPEAN TRADE IN HORSES FOR SLAUGHTER | 27 sig. |
| 30 Mar 2010 | OVERSEAS TERRITORIES' REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS | 16 sig. |
| 30 Mar 2010 | ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL 2009 | 45 sig. |
| 30 Mar 2010 | UK FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY | 35 sig. |
| 29 Mar 2010 | HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY | 41 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Speaker’s Statement
Before we come to business questions, I wish everybody a pleasant recess. I hope we get some downtime; it seems to have been a very heavy Session so far. To the staff of the House, thank you for all that you do—to all our Doorkeepers, secu…
16 Jul 2026 British Steel
I call the Father of the House.
16 Jul 2026 British Steel
I call the shadow Minister.
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
Before we come to the urgent question on British Steel, can I say that I am amazed that a statement was not brought to the House on this very important matter that affects different constituencies? Nothing ever seems to change, but can the…
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
I call the Chair of the Transport Committee.
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
That was a great answer.
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
Sir Bernard, we are on topical questions. You cannot just transfer your existing question to topicals. Shorten it, please, to help me get other people in. I am sure you want to hear others as well as yourself.
16 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
I call the shadow Secretary of State.
16 Jul 2026 Aviation Sector
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
16 Jul 2026 Transport Decarbonisation
I call the shadow Secretary of State.
16 Jul 2026 Transport Decarbonisation
We have to watch out: we are tabling questions but then trying to shoehorn in others. We have seen that with the last two questions. We have to stick to the original question, to help me, because then the follow-up questions take us even f…
16 Jul 2026 Transport Decarbonisation
Does wi-fi decarbonise a train? No, I do not think it does. Secretary of State, do you think it does? Because the question was about decarbonisation. You must speak to the question you were asked.
16 Jul 2026 Bus Travel Affordability: Children and Young People
I am not sure that fits in with buses, but not to worry. I call Clive Jones.
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
16 Jul 2026 EU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays
I call the shadow Minister.
16 Jul 2026 Maritime Sector
I call the shadow Minister.
16 Jul 2026 E-bikes
I call Wera Hobhouse—not here.
15 Jul 2026 National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk
I call the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee.
15 Jul 2026 National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk
I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
15 Jul 2026 National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk
I call the Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means 8 Jun 2010 – 4 Nov 2019
Committee memberships
- Speaker's Conference (2022) · Chair 19 Oct 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board · Chair 17 Oct 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Members Estimate Committee 4 Nov 2019 – 30 May 2024
- Finance Committee (Commons) 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Panel of Chairs · Chair 28 Jun 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Finance Committee (Commons) 20 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Panel of Chairs · Chair 4 Jun 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Panel of Chairs · Chair 8 Jun 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Finance and Services Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Business, Innovation and Skills Committee 1 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
- European Scrutiny Committee 28 Jun 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Business and Enterprise Committee 10 Mar 2008 – 30 Sep 2009
- Trade & Industry 19 Feb 1998 – 8 Nov 2007
Previous seats
- Chorley · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Chorley · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 4 Nov 2019
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 3000
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
35-39 Market Street, Chorley, PR7 2SW
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Lindsay Hoyle, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Lindsay Hoyle?
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Member of Parliament for Chorley. See Sir Lindsay Hoyle's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Sir Lindsay Hoyle represent?
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is the Member of Parliament for Chorley. See Sir Lindsay Hoyle's official Parliament profile.
How long has Sir Lindsay Hoyle been an MP?
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has served in the House of Commons for 29 years, 2 months. See Sir Lindsay Hoyle's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Lindsay Hoyle?
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Lindsay Hoyle's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.