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Liberal DemocratOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 559th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 44%. 16 contributions since 2024-07-23.
“…A rapid increase is desperately needed, given the numbers—over 1 million people on housing waiting lists, the increasing number of people who are homeless, and the absolute scandal of over 170,000 children living in temporary accommodation for long periods.”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Under the proposal in this amendment, land held in trust for the public under the Public Health Act 1875 or the Open Spaces Act 1906 could be stripped of its protected status by a simple order from the Secretary of State. This would essentially erase the general right of public enjoyment on that land for ever.”
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · 2026-03-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…to view local government as simply the service delivery arm of central government—local government can deliver adult social care, children’s services, highway functions, licensing functions and so on—but it omits what is really important in local government, which makes it what it is at its very best: to provide ambit…”
Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 · 2026-03-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, Amendments 208 and 231A, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Roborough, and other noble Lords, seek to remove Clause 90 and Schedule 6 from the Bill. These Benches are not supportive of these amendments.”
Planning and Infrastructure Bill · 2025-11-03 ·
“…It is important that, when thinking about development, health and housing, we add the idea of ill-health prevention and the social determinants of health. That is what the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, mentioned and defined, and how right he is.”
Planning and Infrastructure Bill · 2025-11-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We have an ageing population and a need to enable people who are getting older and perhaps less mobile, who need a bit of support, to retain their independence. They can do that if the right provision for housing is made within their locality.”
Planning and Infrastructure Bill · 2025-09-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
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