James Asser

West Ham and Beckton

Labour

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Ranks 533rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 42%. 11 contributions since 2024-07-18.

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“I join other hon. Members in sending my condolences to the families of the students who have died. As my right hon. Friend will be aware, I was once upon a time the National Union of Students officer responsible for national health campaigning, and a meningitis outbreak on campus was always one of our great anxieties.”
Meningitis Outbreak · 2026-03-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the West Ham station attack, in which an IRA bomb exploded on a tube train, injuring nine people. Post Office engineer Peter Chalk was shot and seriously injured, and the tube driver, Joseph Julius Stephen, was shot and killed, as they attempted to stop the attacker escaping.”
Business of the House · 2026-03-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In addition, families have emphasised the importance of improving access to paediatric neurorehabilitation, which is uneven across the country. For children with long-term neurological conditions, timely access to specialist rehabilitation can significantly improve outcomes, independence and quality of life.”
Children with Serious Neurological Conditions · 2025-11-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I recently visited Richard House hospice in west Beckton in my constituency. It is the first dedicated children’s hospice in London, and currently supports more than 300 families every year. This summer, it is celebrating its 25th anniversary.”