“…I declare an interest: I have a son who lives with autism and a learning disability, so I really appreciated the comments about making sure that adults with special needs and other care needs are addressed in this wonderful new opportunity to get as much right as possible.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism375th of 90510.0
- Mental health615th of 8904.0
- Assisted dying294th of 3922.0
- Maternity & neonatal379th of 4532.0
- Palliative & end of life care430th of 5402.0
- NHS waiting lists475th of 5432.0
Also active on learning disability & autism
What they’ve said
“…I live in Tower Hamlets, where there are about 28,000 people on the social housing waiting list. How will the Government’s designation of data centres as critical national infrastructure affect housing decisions? I hope Ministers will ensure that the proposed data centre in Brick Lane is not built, because it would imp…”
Housing: National Targets · 2026-10-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Will the Government ensure that people with all different disabilities, including autism, have the opportunity to benefit from this scheme with the kind of support that is promised?…”
Youth Unemployment · 2026-01-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…will be aware that there have been decades of persistent underfunding and pressures on local authorities about SEND services. Hundreds of thousands of children are still awaiting their final assessment.”
SEND Budget Funding · 2025-12-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I declare my interest as having a 46 year-old son with a learning disability and autism. I am currently mentoring a highly educated 38 year-old young man, who has four degrees, including a master’s and a PhD. He still cannot find a job.”
People with Disabilities: Employment · 2025-10-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Chamber already, I wish to speak as a mother, a daughter and someone who has worked professionally in suicide prevention. I speak with a heavy heart, acknowledging the hundreds of letters that have spoken of their pain and suffering in support of and in opposition to the Bill.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-09-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
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