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Liberal DemocratOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 922nd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 72%. 4 contributions since 2024-11-19.
“My Lords, given the hour, my contribution to this debate will be a short one. I first apologise for not having spoken to similar amendments on this subject in Committee because of illness. I express my gratitude to my noble friend Lady Brinton, who is no longer in her place, for taking my place on that occasion.”
Crime and Policing Bill · 2026-03-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“To ask His Majesty’s Government whether their forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan will reflect the priorities set out in Diabetes UK’s 10 Year Vision for improved prevention, early diagnosis and access to care and technology for people with diabetes.”
Diabetes: 10-Year Health Plan · 2025-06-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank the Minister for that positive Answer. More than 12 million people in the UK now have diabetes or prediabetes, with research showing a staggering 51% increase in the last eight years in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among under-40s in England, at an age when the condition is more aggressive and the risk of…”
Diabetes: 10-Year Health Plan · 2025-06-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, the use of CGMs makes diabetes easier to manage, as they give not only instant information about blood sugar levels but also indicate whether levels are rising or lowering. The DVLA, however, insists on two-hourly glucose monitoring by the traditional finger pricking method when driving on long journeys.”
Type 2 Diabetes: Continuous Glucose Monitors · 2024-11-19 ·
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