Lord Black of Brentwood
House of Lords
ConservativeOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 671st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 53%. 11 contributions since 2024-09-11.
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention205th of 73410.0
- Learning disability & autism548th of 9676.0
- Heart disease & stroke146th of 3874.0
- Mental health594th of 8694.0
- Health inequalities233rd of 2772.0
- Elderly care & frailty156th of 2272.0
- NHS waiting lists463rd of 5302.0
What they’ve said
“…That matters because osteoporosis is one of the most urgent threats to our ageing population, causing half of women and one fifth of men over 50 to suffer fractures.”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ate today to focus on helping him to do just that, by setting out how they can deliver on three goals: reducing waiting lists and saving lives; boosting economic growth; and protecting the most vulnerable in our society, particularly the elderly.”
Fracture Liaison Services · 2025-10-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Cat smuggling is known to be a public health risk, with some diseases being zoonotic: they can spread from cats to humans, with potentially fatal consequences. We need to ensure we avert that risk. I have often raised the issue of the horrendous impact on cats of mutilations undertaken for cosmetic or designer purposes.”
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill · 2025-09-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It is not just our pets that suffer as a result; public health is impacted too. Research conducted by Mars Petcare has found that pet ownership saves the NHS approximately £2.5 billion per year, with pet owners making 15% fewer visits to a doctor.”
Renters’ Rights Bill · 2025-05-06 · Read on Hansard ↗