James Asser is the Labour MP for West Ham and Beckton, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Procedure Committee.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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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.
What they’ve raised
James Asser has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, addressing children's serious neurological conditions, children's hospices, A&E waiting times, and public health initiatives including HIV testing and meningitis outbreak response. His contributions reflect a particular focus on children's health and palliative care, alongside recognition of frontline services such as ambulance provision and education initiatives. He has advocated for joined-up approaches to healthcare delivery and the involvement of families as partners in care decisions.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- A&E & ambulance response53rd of 2486.0
- Mental health469th of 8676.0
- Children's health55th of 1533.0
- Palliative & end of life care318th of 5523.0
- Public health & prevention414th of 6833.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
What they’ve said
“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.”