Andrew George

St Ives

Liberal Democrat

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 261st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 20%. 25 contributions since 2024-07-17.

Record by topic

“…fare benefits” and “dependency”, and more of the language of “investment in people”, particularly investment in mental health services. Will he work with Ministers in the Department of Health and Social Care to ensure that people are supported before they need benefits, and that we invest in people so that their talent…”
Timms Review: Interim Report · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Secretary of State said that “staff shortages can have a dangerous impact”, and indeed they can. Although he and Baroness Amos refer to culture, a lot of that culture is to do with budgetary and other pressures that result in members of staff on the frontline being belittled and discouraged from blowing the whistle…”
National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…erage compared with other constituencies that have been mentioned, and Pharmacy First saves approximately 2,500 GP appointments per annum. That initiative is certainly delivering but, as previous speakers have said, it could deliver a great deal more.”
Community Pharmacies · 2026-06-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…For example, in 10% to 15% of stroke cases, mechanical thrombectomies are required, but in west Cornwall, people need to travel 80 miles to Plymouth to get that service. That geographic inequality is reflected in other areas of sub-specialty too.”
Health Bill · 2026-06-01 ·