David Reed is the Conservative MP for Exmouth and Exeter East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons). Sits on the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 597th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 47%. 9 contributions since 2025-01-22.
What they’ve raised
David Reed has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with nine contributions across six areas including mental health, palliative and end of life care, and assisted dying. His most substantive health-related contribution was a Commons speech on palliative care in March 2026, where he raised concerns that the assisted dying debate may have overshadowed discussion of palliative care provision for an ageing population. He also highlighted mental health challenges facing young people in a January 2025 engagement, citing nearly 1,000 letters from pupils at a secondary school in his constituency advocating for greater support.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health380th of 8679.0
- Learning disability & autism463rd of 8986.0
- Assisted dying184th of 3473.0
- Heart disease & stroke170th of 3863.0
- Elderly care & frailty72nd of 2273.0
- Palliative & end of life care318th of 5523.0
What they’ve said
“…My right hon. Friend the Member for Rayleigh and Wickford made a number of points about mental health, but there are smaller, practical points that the new clause would address. Having a physical copy of our military records within one month would be really valuable, so I look forward to supporting the hon.”
Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting) · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank the Minister for his response. He has a great deal of experience in this area, and I know that there will be no one else in Parliament who is pushing for progress in it as hard as him. However, there is a systemic issue across the Government that they need to sort out.”
Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting) · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Member for all her work in leading the Committee. We all know that we have an ageing population. It is an issue that is going to increase, and we know that the pressures on our palliative care system will also increase.”
Palliative Care · 2026-03-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. We all know the world is becoming more dangerous. We talk about it all the time. We have these conversations in Parliament. We have them at home with constituents, family and friends, but we all know that words and conversations alone will not protect us.”
Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance Requirements · 2026-01-28 ·