John Whitby

Derbyshire Dales

Labour

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 310th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 24%. 21 contributions since 2024-10-08.

Record by topic

“…ange cannot be done quickly, but we need to stick to the path for our food security, our national security, our public health and our economy. I encourage the Government to match their ambition with the urgency that this moment demands.…”
Climate Change · 2026-06-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Some villages in the national park are crying out for housing, most clearly where ageing populations see declining numbers enrol at local primary schools. Without affordable housing and additional investment in transport links and connectivity, there are few pull factors for young families or professionals.”
Housing Needs: Young People · 2026-04-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Of course, it is much worse than that, with relentless bullying; the promotion of self-harm, eating disorders and suicide; sextortion; misinformation and disinformation; envy and comparison; as well as a significant dose of misogyny and porn.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-04-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Institute for Fiscal Studies finding that it reduced the number of hospitalisations of young people with mental health-related causes by 50%. It is therefore appropriate for the Department of Health and Social Care to support our Best Start family hubs.”
Healthy Babies Funding · 2026-04-14 · Read on Hansard ↗