Biography
Gill German has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with a particular focus on unpaid carers and social support. Her contributions have addressed improvements to carer support through the Carer's Allowance debate, alongside broader discussions on welfare policy including Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment reforms that affect vulnerable families. The member has consistently emphasised the importance of representing constituents' voices on social protection issues, drawing on her background experience with constituents including young carers.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…e recognise that too many believe that they have nothing to offer and that their health, and particularly their mental health, defines what they can do. It is also right that we stop that belief being passed on to the next generation—something I have seen far too often as a teacher—and stop too many young people feelin…”
Record by topic
- Unpaid carers92nd of 2836.0
- Learning disability & autism654th of 8993.0
- Mental health654th of 8803.0
What they’ve said
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) for bringing this important debate to Westminster Hall. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, explore their talents, pursue their ambitions and succeed on their own terms.”
Social Mobility: Careers Education · 2025-06-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ificant increase in the earnings threshold for eligibility for carer’s allowance is welcome news for 3,000-plus family carers in my constituency, as are the valuable consequential funds gained by Wales through the extension of the household support fund to support those struggling most with household costs.”
Income Tax (Charge) · 2024-11-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Dw i’n mor falch o fod yn sefyll yma—I am so proud to be standing here. Our carers, including our young carers, many of whom I have had the privilege to know as their teacher, are a vital part of our communities. It is incumbent on us to represent their voices and right that we take time to do that in this debate.”
Carer’s Allowance · 2024-10-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
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