“…Lords, we are indebted to the right reverend Prelate for so graphically describing the often-ignored problem of mental health in rural communities and the part that uncertainty and unpredictability play in that problem. This issue is a deeply serious matter.”
Record by topic
- Mental health469th of 8908.0
- Learning disability & autism594th of 9054.0
Also active on mental health
What they’ve said
“…ingly, over the past decade, the number of NEETs citing health problems has risen by 70%, four out of 10 citing mental health problems. I accept that the position has developed under successive Governments. We now have the aftermath of Covid, war, and a volatile world. We need economic growth.”
Government Record on Education, Employment and Welfare · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Local government is a provider for those with special educational needs, a key further education provider and a partner with the business sector in apprenticeship and training schemes.”
Welfare Reforms and Youth Unemployment · 2026-06-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They ranged from radicalisation, criminalisation and antisocial attitudes, right through to mental health problems and extremist views. The commission recommended that children under 16 be banned from accessing social media.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…nregistered and therefore illegal independent schools, and, importantly, private providers, including those for SEND pupils. I also welcome—very guardedly, because it is an extremely sensitive area—the introduction of a register of children not in school.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-05-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…oyment prospects, and research has also shown that it can benefit social skills and confidence and even improve mental health. One of the things that appeals most to me about it is that it is widely available and usually accessible, even in rural areas.”
Lifelong Learning · 2025-02-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
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Recent UK press coverage of their topics — not necessarily quoting them directly.
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