Andrew Western
Stretford and Urmston
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 174th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 14%. 33 contributions since 2024-10-16.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism141st of 96730.0
- Maternity & neonatal29th of 42721.0
- Mental health157th of 86921.0
- Public health & prevention98th of 73418.0
- Unpaid carers37th of 27715.0
- Palliative & end of life care344th of 5733.0
- Adult social care & reform180th of 3623.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
What they’ve said
“The hon. Gentleman is correct to recognise the importance of this work. Data sharing with local authorities is essential, particularly working on homelessness prevention, on young people not in education, employment or training and on supporting families.”
Identifying Local Vulnerability · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I share my hon. Friend’s shock and horror at that particular episode. If he sends me further details of that specific case, I will ensure it is fed into that work.”
Identifying Local Vulnerability · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I recognise the strong interest in this issue. I was aware of the petition, as well as the campaigning work that my hon. Friend has done in this space. I am very happy to receive any information that that organisation wishes to send to me in advance of the debate on the petition, and I look forward to participating in…”
Benefits System: Bereaved Families · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We need to ensure that there is early intervention in schools, with more mental health practitioners available to children and young people, and that they can receive the support needed at the first possible opportunity, because mental ill health blights and affects their future, not just in academic terms with exams,…”
Milburn Review: Interim Report · 2026-06-02 ·