Dr Neil Hudson is the Conservative MP for Epping Forest, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). Sits on the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 97th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 8%. 49 contributions since 2024-07-23.
What they’ve raised
Dr Hudson has made 40 debate speeches across a range of health and social care topics, with particular focus on mental health impacts—raising it in contexts including fly-tipping, coastal erosion, transport connectivity, and flood events. While his recent contributions span environmental and agricultural matters reflecting his role as shadow DEFRA Minister and background as a veterinary surgeon, his registered health and social care topics also encompass cancer, assisted dying, children's health, palliative care, learning disability and autism, and NHS waiting lists. His engagement demonstrates a pattern of connecting environmental and rural issues to broader public health concerns.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health38th of 86781.0
- Public health & prevention23rd of 68336.0
- Palliative & end of life care117th of 55212.0
- NHS waiting lists137th of 5309.0
- Learning disability & autism379th of 8989.0
- Assisted dying90th of 3479.0
- Children's health27th of 1536.0
- Heart disease & stroke170th of 386
What they’ve said
“…The hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby (Sarah Pochin) powerfully articulated the mental health impacts of some of these sites. The hon. Member for Congleton (Sarah Russell) discussed issues relating to flies. The hon.”
Waste Management Sites · 2026-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We have heard many contributions about the impact on local pride, sense of belonging and importantly mental health, but it was uplifting that pretty much all Members spoke about the great work that volunteers do to tackle litter and fly-tipping in their area.”
Fly-tipping: Residential Areas · 2026-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…s well as the obvious awful environmental consequences and the effects on nature and wildlife, fly-tipping is a public health problem, as dumped waste attracts vermin, creates fire risk and can contaminate soil and local watercourses. The harm is not only physical.”
Fly-tipping: Residential Areas · 2026-06-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Treatments for coronavirus, cancer, inflammatory conditions and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s all draw in part from genetic material found in our oceans and seas.”
Draft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026 · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗