Sevenoaks
ConservativeOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 379th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 30%. 17 contributions since 2024-11-13.
“My right hon. Friend is correct. We are involved in a profound battle for childhood and against the screens. The Government have taken some steps in the right direction—their recent guidance on under-fives and screens was very good—but they need to finish the job.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-04-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Aggressive, addictive algorithms are damaging children’s mental health, and, in the worst cases, costing them their lives.…”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-04-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The hon. Gentleman is arguing for things that are outside the scope of the Bill. What we know is that the change made by Lords amendment 44 would have helped Sara in a way that the unamended Bill would not have done.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-03-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…By and large, that is missing in the special educational needs and disabilities space, but it is also missing here. We have heard about good practice, which I am sure exists up and down the country—the hon. Lady mentioned Oakwood primary school—but there is nowhere to share it effectively.”
Bereaved Children: Government Support · 2026-02-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I turn first to SEND. The principles of more support in schools, evidence-led packages, early intervention, and more speech and language therapists are welcome, but despite the 300 pages there is still much that we do not know.”
Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving · 2026-02-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…So let us have no more of this nonsense: where is the £6 billion coming out of? Is it SEND or is it schools?…”
Topical Questions · 2025-12-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
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