0 the first formal speech made by a British Member of Parliament in the House of Commons or by a member of the House of Lords --
I am delighted to have been called to make my maiden speech in such an important debate.
I am grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech.
I am grateful for the chance to make my maiden speech on the important issue of health.
I rise to give my maiden speech with a great sense of awe and some nervousness.
I am very pleased to have been called to make my maiden speech today, when so many fine maiden speeches have been made.
I am grateful to be called to make my maiden speech.
I am pleased to deliver my maiden speech in this important debate on the future of our country and our continent.
I understand that it is traditional to make a maiden speech on a non-controversial subject.
