Biography
Harriet Cross has engaged primarily through debate speeches on health and social care topics, with particular focus on mental health benefits of employment, community hospital provision for rural areas, and vulnerable populations affected by crime. Her contributions reflect concerns about how policy impacts mental wellbeing, including discussion of work as a route out of poverty and protections for vulnerable individuals in the criminal justice context. While the 13 speeches span diverse subjects including energy and crime legislation, those touching on health and social care emphasize prevention, community-based care, and mental health outcomes.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…Friend has just touched on, is still important, particularly in preventing the need for corridor care. Insch War Memorial hospital, in my constituency, has been earmarked for closure, which is completely wrong. The trustees have done an amazing job in raising money to keep this vital community asset open. Does my hon.”
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention92nd of 68815.0
- Mental health290th of 88012.0
- Learning disability & autism466th of 8996.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking41st of 1393.0
- Palliative & end of life care329th of 5683.0
What they’ve said
“Too often when we debate energy in this place it becomes tribal very quickly. Members are either in favour of oil and gas or renewables—there is no room for nuance. We need renewables, we need nuclear, but we also need oil and gas. Many Members have spoken about the cost.”
Energy Security · 2026-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It gives meaning and purpose, and has real, proven mental health benefits. That is why successive Conservative Governments have put in place a lot of employment support schemes. The restart scheme was one example. Launched in 2020, it gave tailored, intensive support to jobseekers who were often in need of more support.”
Place-based Employment Support Programmes · 2026-02-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…we monitor such abortions that occur outside a healthcare setting? How do we ensure that mothers’ physical and mental health is protected and supported? And what happens to the once-delivered foetus, if the abortion is outside a healthcare setting? As we have heard, new clause 20 goes further than new clause 1 in many…”
Crime and Policing Bill · 2025-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…people in society, including the elderly, those with disabilities and individuals struggling with addiction or mental health issues. Criminals manipulate or threaten people to take over their home, or do it forcibly, using the home as a base for illegal activities such as drug dealing, human trafficking or weapons sto…”
Crime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting) · 2025-04-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…the symptoms of criminal behaviour, but the root causes, whether related to socioeconomic factors, addiction or mental health. Although the protections for witnesses and the focus on lifestyle offences are both positive steps, several issues must be considered carefully to ensure that the clause is applied fairly and e…”
Crime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting) · 2025-04-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
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