Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

House of Lords

Conservative

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

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Ranks 713th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 56%. 9 contributions since 2024-07-18.

Record by topic

“My Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Alton, on introducing the Bill. I respect his tireless work on this topic. States have a legal obligation to prevent atrocities, including genocide, and the Bill would ensure that the UK Government, as a signatory to the genocide convention, would be able to act quickly…”
Genocide Determination Bill [HL] · 2026-07-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Ensuring more women in the workplace helps lift countries out of poverty. Educating girls lowers infant mortality rates and reduces early marriages, but the UK is abandoning the funding of education. It is estimated that globally, 130 million girls are out of school, four times more than boys.”
International Development Outcomes for Women and Girls · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It was similarly impossible to get answers, with the name of the midwife withheld and the notes disappearing, including the only photo, and no one held accountable. The damage to families from this type of behaviour is unquantifiable.”
Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I pay tribute to the hereditary Peers, who gave time and expertise to this House with a true sense of public service and duty passed down over generations. They will be missed. I begin by declaring my interests. I co-chair and run the APPG on Women, Peace and Security.”