Biography
Christine Jardine has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with a particular focus on cancer treatment access, mental health provision, and end-of-life care. Her contributions reflect both constituency-specific cases—notably advocating for a constituent with an inoperable brain tumour to access treatment—and broader systemic concerns, including NHS waiting lists for mental health services and gaps in palliative care provision. She has also raised awareness issues around conditions such as Type 1 diabetes and supported legislative measures including the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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“The hon. Member talks about the responsibilities. Does he agree with what the coastguard in South Queensferry, in my area, has said—that at the stroke of a pen, the MCA has dispensed with all responsibilities to the CROs and put them in a vulnerable position?”
Record by topic
- Cancer76th of 62218.0
- NHS waiting lists101st of 53412.0
- Mental health290th of 88012.0
- Palliative & end of life care158th of 5689.0
- Learning disability & autism382nd of 8999.0
- Heart disease & stroke41st of 3989.0
- Maternity & neonatal138th of 4386.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing118th of 3023.0
- Diabetes68th of 1903.0
- Public health & prevention417th of 6883.0
- Rare diseases80th of 2023.0
- A&E & ambulance response107th of 2583.0
What they’ve said
“I congratulate the Minister on the Bill, which has been a long time coming. I was in the Chamber in 2018 to hear the then Prime Minister, Theresa May, promise that there would be a conversion ban.”
Draft Conversion Practices Bill · 2026-06-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In many cases, that will be talking therapies. We need to give children and their families time to figure out exactly what the issue is and whether they will develop out of it in time, but that is not always the case. My concern, and I believe the concern of many here today, is for those children who do not, as the hon.”
Puberty Blockers · 2026-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I also welcome the Secretary of State’s stress on the importance of talking therapies, but given the long waiting lists and the difficulty in getting access to those talking therapies, how will he ensure that children get the support they need and that there are adequate staff who are properly qualified to support them…”
Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression · 2026-06-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Earlier this week, in Westminster Hall, we had a debate on brain tumours, brain cancer, and the inequity of the service across the United Kingdom. The issue has been highlighted by my constituent Archie Goodburn, a Commonwealth swimmer who will compete in Glasgow next month.”
Engagements · 2026-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Instead, he was told he could have chemo or radiotherapy, both of which have side effects that could affect his cognitive and—terrifyingly for a potential Olympic athlete—physical ability.”
Brain Cancer · 2026-06-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
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