Alex Ballinger
Halesowen
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 292nd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 23%. 22 contributions since 2024-09-11.
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention40th of 73433.0
- Mental health157th of 86921.0
- NHS waiting lists137th of 5309.0
- Learning disability & autism548th of 9676.0
- A&E & ambulance response100th of 2483.0
- Dentistry access99th of 1913.0
- Cancer355th of 6133.0
What they’ve said
“…I also hope Ministers will reflect on the case the report makes for a more precautionary public health-led approach that places the protection of children and young people at its heart.”
Gambling Advertising · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We do not apply that standard to other areas of public health, especially where children are concerned. We did not wait until the evidence became overwhelming before restricting tobacco or junk food advertising to children.”
Gambling Advertising · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I was not expecting to hear the hon. Member parroting big tobacco talking lines. Because of all the public health benefits and because of the reduced number of people dying from lung cancer, I think the public would be happy that the rate of smoking has reduced from 60% in the 1950s to 10%.”
Gambling Advertising · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…State commit to undertake a review of the impact of gambling advertising, marketing and sponsorship on public health, including on the health and wellbeing of children and young people?…”
Topical Questions · 2026-02-24 · Read on Hansard ↗