Glasgow South
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Found a pulse
Ranks 782nd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 61%. 5 contributions since 2024-07-25.
“…In Scotland, where my own constituents are facing the problem of corridor care, the Royal College of Nursing said a few weeks ago that we are “trailing behind” even what is happening in England, partly because the NHS in England is publishing statistics on corridor care.”
NHS Corridor Care · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…She is right to highlight the Milburn review. Does she agree that part of the response has to be developing a mental health support system that is preventive, not just reactive? We see that in child and adolescent mental health, particularly in Scotland, where there are enormous waitlists.”
Mental Health: Parity of Esteem · 2026-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My hon. Friend is making an important speech about the state of child and adolescent mental health support in England. I will just make the point about what is happening in Scotland, which is also very poor. In January to March this year, almost 40% of referrals to CAMHS support were rejected by the NHS in Scotland.”
Youth Mental Health Support · 2026-06-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In those areas, rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease are much higher. Adults in the poorest areas eat almost 40% less fruit and veg than those in the richest areas. In Scotland, the poorest adults are 10% more likely to be overweight than the richest adults.”
Fresh and Nutritious Food: Inequality of Access · 2025-11-05 ·
“…All the while he toiled, he was inhaling fumes so toxic that later in life he would have lung cancer, and live the rest of his life with just one lung. My dad, a welder, is here today—off during the Glasgow fair—along with my mum, who runs her own business, to watch me from the Gallery.”
Code of Conduct and Modernisation Committee · 2024-07-25 · Read on Hansard ↗
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