Mid Derbyshire
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 415th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 33%. 15 contributions since 2024-09-12.
“…Does the hon. Gentleman agree that, while many among the general public would like to see assisted dying, or assisted suicide, introduced in principle, the detail of the legislation matters, and therefore the House of Lords was doing its job in providing that scrutiny?…”
Progression of Bills through Parliament · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…May I ask her to take an interest in this case to make sure that we have adequate adult social care provision in Derbyshire? She might like to raise that with the council’s leadership.…”
Topical Questions · 2026-04-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I fully acknowledge the work carried out by unpaid carers across my constituency and throughout the country more generally. Their dedication keeps families safe, our social security system afloat and our society humane.”
Unpaid Carers: Inequalities · 2025-11-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Budget, but it was to get over £20 billion into the NHS, which I hope will improve respite care. We saw huge cuts to local authorities under the last Government, and we are paying for that in different ways, including in Derbyshire.”
Unpaid Carers: Inequalities · 2025-11-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Leaders at the Derby college group told me that some of their students, including some with special educational needs, get trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of English and maths resits. Those experiences put enormous pressure on students, contributing to the very poor mental health statistics that we have.”
Educational Assessment System Reform · 2025-10-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Many local authorities already calculate the contributions that libraries make to public health initiatives, digital inclusion, adult education, tackling isolation and so much more, but too often that work is done to identify where the least harmful savings can be made.”
Future of Public Libraries · 2025-05-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
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