Biography
Frank McNally has engaged on health and social care through 13 debate speeches, with a particular focus on motor neurone disease, which he has raised repeatedly on behalf of his constituent Mark Sommerville, advocating for a national MND strategy and access to treatments like Tofersen. He has also spoken on suicide prevention in Scotland, alcohol's link to cancer, NHS waiting lists, and the Scottish Government's proposed care service reforms.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…Sir Kevin Sinfield on his knighthood, which is fitting recognition for his work on motor neurone disease.Another champion fighting for a cure for MND is my constituent Mark Sommerville, whom I have mentioned at Prime Minister’s questions in the past. Diagnosed in 2023, Mark fights with remarkable resolve and courage.”
Record by topic
- Rare diseases6th of 20218.0
- NHS waiting lists140th of 5349.0
- Maternity & neonatal238th of 4383.0
- Mental health654th of 8803.0
- Cancer365th of 6223.0
- Public health & prevention417th of 6883.0
- Adult social care & reform186th of 3763.0
- Palliative & end of life care329th of 5683.0
- Long Covid16th of 553.0
What they’ve said
“I rise to present this petition on a national strategy for motor neurone disease. I do so on behalf of my constituent Mark Sommerville, who was diagnosed with MND in 2023 and who, along with his foundation, has been doing tremendous work to identify new treatments and a cure.”
National Strategy for Motor Neurone Disease · 2026-06-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I certainly hope that the Government look to prioritise some of the R&D on clinical research for motor neurone disease—an issue that is very close to my heart. Innovation matters greatly for post-industrial communities in North Lanarkshire, Scotland’s fastest-growing economy.”
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth · 2026-05-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Scotland’s public services, particularly the NHS, where one in six people—that is 1 million—are stuck on waiting lists; in fact, more people are waiting for two years or longer in my health board area of NHS Lanarkshire than in the whole of NHS England.”
Budget Resolutions · 2025-12-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Suicide is one of the most pressing public health challenges we face. Behind every statistic is a devastated family, a community shaken and lives changed forever. There are between 650 and 850 deaths to suicide in Scotland every year. My local authority area of North Lanarkshire experiences between 40 and 62 annually.”
Suicide Prevention · 2025-09-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I join the thanks to all in the House and to the Leader of the House for her commitment to these sessions? The Motor Neurone Disease Association is holding a day of action in Parliament Square today to raise awareness of Tofersen, a groundbreaking precision therapy for SOD1 MND.”
Business of the House · 2025-07-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
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