Biography
Kevin Bonavia has engaged substantially on health and social care issues through 16 debate speeches, with particular focus on SEND provision and learning disabilities, which he raised across multiple debates in September and October 2024 regarding waiting times and funding in Hertfordshire. He has also raised NHS waiting lists, unpaid carers' support, and children's bereavement support, drawing on constituent engagement and personal experience to highlight gaps in Government provision. His contributions reflect advocacy for local services in Stevenage and the wider East of England region.
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“I congratulate my hon. Friends the Members for Bradford West (Naz Shah) and for Harlow (Chris Vince). The hon. Member for Bradford West gave us a personal tale of strength through adversity, which should remind us why, as she said, this is the greatest country to live in.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism187th of 89921.0
- Cancer126th of 62212.0
- NHS waiting lists101st of 53412.0
- Mental health654th of 8803.0
- Unpaid carers158th of 2833.0
What they’ve said
“…It reminded me that this can touch us in many other ways. In my case, my dad got throat cancer when I was in my teens. He passed away when I was 20 years old. I was mostly away at university at the time, but I had a younger brother who was 15 when my father passed, and I did not really appreciate at the time just how h…”
Bereaved Children: Government Support · 2026-02-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to come second—on this occasion—to my hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Chris Vince). Stevenage may not have a concrete donkey, but we have Donkey park, as well as a concrete polar bear in Chells, of which we are very proud. I, too, congratulate my hon.”
New Towns · 2026-01-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…When working people call, this Labour Government answer. We are cutting NHS waiting lists, with 250 new neighbourhood health centres and millions more appointments, and we are freezing prescription costs.”
Budget Resolutions · 2025-12-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Lewell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) on introducing the petition, and I thank the petitioners themselves. I am also grateful to the 865 people in Stevenage who signed this petition, showing how strongly families feel about the issue.”
Holidays During School Term Time · 2025-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…increased risk of youth offending, family breakdown, underachievement in education and employment and long-term mental health conditions.” I want to thank Winston’s Wish and its inspiring ambassador, Mark Lemon, for the work that they have done submitting the petition and campaigning for it over the years.”
Children and Bereavement · 2024-12-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
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