Coatbridge and Bellshill
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 470th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 37%. 13 contributions since 2024-07-23.
“…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.”
Engagements · 2026-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“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 ·
“…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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