“…Do we really want our police to be rifling through the bins of women who have just had a stillbirth? Do any of us think that that is a good use of time? Do we honestly want to see vulnerable women put in prison, when there are very few places in prison right now? Finally, you cannot solve this problem by just prosecuti…”
Record by topic
- Mental health382nd of 89010.0
- Maternity & neonatal231st of 4534.0
- Cosmetic procedures & aesthetics23rd of 242.0
- Learning disability & autism758th of 9052.0
- Public health & prevention585th of 7002.0
- NHS waiting lists475th of 5432.0
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What they’ve said
“…I greatly admired her professionalism and passion for raising the issue of mental health; back then, it was not a fashionable topic to discuss. We became very good, indeed dear, friends and have been through so much together, from musical festivals to hen dos, to riding the infamous pink bus back in 2015—listen, I stan…”
Employment Rights Bill · 2025-03-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Islamist or far right, with other important issues, such as misogyny and examples of mental health issues? Will they also look at what technology companies are doing? If you have a fragile mind and are being fed a diet of awful, grotesque violence and extreme pornography, that will contribute to these problems as well.…”
Extremism Review · 2025-01-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We also need to acknowledge that alcohol and drug addiction, homelessness, prostitution and mental health issues contribute to this kind of behaviour, so we need a joined-up approach that brings together local authorities and police, along with other key agencies from public health and housing.”
Retail Crime: Effects · 2024-12-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Resolution Foundation, which highlights a particular concern with younger workers and mental health issues? Can she outline what the Government are doing to help our younger people get back to work?…”
Health-related Benefit Claims · 2024-11-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In fact, a very dear friend—my best friend—who is a parent of two children with special educational needs has just messaged me to say that, watching the noble Baroness’s opening comments, she feels tearful that this is being debated in such a serious, sensitive and meaningful way. The debate is also very timely.”
Special Needs Schools · 2024-10-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
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