Biography
Ian Byrne has engaged on health and social care topics primarily through 15 debate speeches, addressing a range of issues including children's health, mental health, rare diseases, and palliative care. His contributions reflect a focus on vulnerable populations and funding challenges, notably including sustained advocacy for children's hospices—particularly Zoe's Place in his constituency—and campaigns around suicide prevention in public spaces (Gabe's law). He has also raised concerns about health inequalities, access to treatments for rare diseases, and the underfunding of the hospice and end-of-life care sectors.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…Companies such as Q-Park, despite multiple incidents and no estate-wide suicide prevention strategy, are still being awarded NHS contracts. Does the Leader of the House agree that that is unacceptable, and will he commit to setting up a meeting with Gabe’s father, who leads the Gabe’s law campaign, and the relevant Min…”
Record by topic
- Palliative & end of life care80th of 56818.0
- Public health & prevention252nd of 6886.0
- Rare diseases46th of 2026.0
- Mental health481st of 8806.0
- Health inequalities135th of 2883.0
- Respiratory (asthma/COPD)47th of 1423.0
- Heart disease & stroke174th of 3983.0
- Unpaid carers158th of 2833.0
- Children's health56th of 1573.0
- Dementia108th of 2513.0
- GP access93rd of 2413.0
What they’ve said
“I thank my right hon. Friend for those remarks. We run food pantries in Liverpool with Fans Supporting Foodbanks, and over 60% of those who access those pantries are in work. That is the stark reality of the world we live in. Behind the figures are real families and real children.”
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill · 2026-02-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Lillia Jakeman is 19 years of age and has been given a devastating diagnosis of motor neurone disease. When she was told that she has a very rare form of the disease that can be treated with a groundbreaking new drug called tofersen, her family were given hope.”
Engagements · 2026-01-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q I sat in an inquest open day, and we touched on the Lampard statutory public inquiry into the deaths of mental health patients in Essex. That started off as an independent review, but due to the lack of candour and co-operation of staff and senior management, it had to be converted to a statutory inquiry to compel ev…”
Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting) · 2025-11-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…House that evidence shows that former professional footballers are four to five times more likely to develop dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions. Football families for Justice is now looking to Parliament to intervene, and I hope the Minister will listen to its calls and look at the amendments.”
Football Governance Bill [Lords] · 2025-04-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Studies have shown that universal provision leads to reduced rates of obesity and health inequalities. I will put that fact to the Minister when I meet him later this month, with other MPs and the leader of Knowsley council.”
Free School Meals · 2025-03-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
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