Graeme Downie is the Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 496th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 39%. 13 contributions since 2024-10-15.
What they’ve raised
Graeme Downie has engaged with health and social care through 12 debate speeches covering rare diseases (particularly Duchenne muscular dystrophy and access to givinostat), neurological conditions (Parkinson's disease), respiratory disease (COPD), stroke recovery, and autism spectrum disorder in relation to voting accessibility. His contributions have focused on constituent casework and advocacy for patients facing barriers to treatment access in Scotland, alongside broader discussion of healthcare outcomes and support for carers. He also completed committee work on parliamentary procedures unrelated to health.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- NHS waiting lists137th of 5309.0
- Rare diseases26th of 1989.0
- Mental health469th of 8676.0
- Maternity & neonatal203rd of 4275.5
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)47th of 1393.0
- Adult social care & reform180th of 3613.0
- Cancer355th of 6133.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing116th of 2953.0
What they’ve said
“…Although we recognise that exceptions may apply in cases of medical recovery or maternity leave, the principle must be upheld. We must avoid a situation where Members vote by proxy while actively participating in other business on the Estate. Second, the integrity of the scheme is paramount.”
Procedure Committee · 2025-09-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I have had to raise issues including access for little boys to timely medical help for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a lack of local dentists, and care and support for those with Parkinson’s.”
Spending Review 2025: Scotland · 2025-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I have heard the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) describe the maternity services in his constituency a number of times, and I hope he continues to do so until we finally see a solution there.”
Spending Review 2025: Scotland · 2025-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Like my hon. Friend, I have a constituent, Jamie Tierney, who, sadly, suffers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Recently, he has been able to begin treatment, as have other patients in Scotland, but it took a lot of work and in some cases intervention by lawyers to get that. Jamie’s family tell me that “Time is muscle”.”
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy · 2025-06-12 · Read on Hansard ↗