Darren Paffey is the Labour MP for Southampton Itchen, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Education Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 202nd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 16%. 30 contributions since 2024-07-24.
What they’ve raised
Paffey has engaged extensively on child safety and early intervention through 30 debate speeches, with particular focus on water safety education—securing a dedicated Commons debate on the topic in June 2025 and continuing to raise drowning prevention into 2026. He has also highlighted gaps in support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, pressing for better coordination between schools, local authorities and the NHS, and advocated for specific cancer treatments and children's social care improvements.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism85th of 89836.0
- Mental health183rd of 86718.0
- Public health & prevention91st of 68315.0
- Heart disease & stroke69th of 3866.0
- Health inequalities72nd of 2776.0
- Unpaid carers91st of 2776.0
- NHS waiting lists198th of 5306.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing116th of 295
What they’ve said
“Thank you, Ms McVey, for your skilful chairing and ensuring that everyone got to have their say. I thank every Member for bringing to life the devastation that drowning causes across this country. We do not and should not accept it as just something else that will rumble on.”
Water Safety · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Will the Minister and the Government accept and recognise that drowning is a preventable public health issue? It kills more than 600 people in the UK every year. It disproportionately effects children.”
Water Safety · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I am so sorry to hear about that situation. I commend Ren and the many other parents who go far beyond any strength I could ever muster, were this to happen to my family. The hon. Lady is right that they are the most powerful advocates, and we must do more to ensure their voices are heard.”
Water Safety · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The hon. Member is absolutely right and makes an important point. Following a debate during drowning prevention week last year, I was pleased that it was confirmed that water safety education, including the Royal Life Saving Society’s water safety code, would be added to the national curriculum.”
Water Safety · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗