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Ranks 751st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 59%. 8 contributions since 2024-07-19.
“…for safe, evidence-based enrichment programmes that are led by trusted adults, particularly at a time of rising waiting lists for these activities, and they have a proven ability to deliver in disadvantaged and faith-based communities.…”
National Youth Strategy · 2026-07-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…As we have already heard, rare cancers often have lower survival rates. When we look at the number of people being diagnosed with rare cancers, “rare” gives the wrong impression, because around 52% to 55% of all cancer deaths can be attributed to rare cancers.”
Rare Cancers Bill · 2026-01-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…larly interested to think about how the themes in the 10-year plan will dovetail with what I hope will be a new cancer plan that will come out in the autumn. I am particularly interested in how, for example, prompt diagnosis will be promoted.”
NHS 10-Year Plan · 2025-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…My father was diagnosed with lung cancer when I was a teenager, which caused immense hardship for my family, propelled me and my sisters on to the free school meals list, queuing up with all the other children in the special school meal queue in the way we used to in the past.”
Tobacco and Vapes Bill · 2025-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…country contribute about £1.7 billion to medical research; they fund about 60% of the UK’s public investment in cancer and cardiovascular research, and they are led by women in many cases. Around 40% of the members of the Association of Medical Research Charities, including the AMRC itself, are led by women.”
International Women’s Day · 2025-03-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I am genuinely humbled to be introducing this debate, given the unparalleled collective wisdom that I see across the House among all those taking part today. That is why I am delighted that we gather to acknowledge and celebrate the indispensable role of charities in our nations.”
Community and Voluntary Sector · 2024-10-31 · Read on Hansard ↗
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