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LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 204th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 16%. 43 contributions since 2024-07-30.
“…Government wish to ensure a fair and compassionate approach to allowing access to pension savings in cases of terminal illness, and will, therefore, now consider this issue in further detail.…”
Pension Access Rules: Impact on Terminally Ill · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I agree with her that the current definition for when someone with a terminal illness can access their pension savings is clearly outdated and does not align with wider legislation, including the DWP’s standard definition, so I can confirm that the Government will now review this.”
Pension Access Rules: Impact on Terminally Ill · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I am. We are investing £10 billion in digital technologies within the NHS. We have introduced a 2% efficiency and productivity target in the NHS for each year of this Parliament.”
Public Sector Productivity · 2026-01-07 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, it is a privilege to open this Budget debate in your Lordships’ House, and to speak alongside so many distinguished and expert noble Lords. I look forward to listening to, and learning from, all the contributions today.”
Autumn Budget 2025 · 2025-12-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The Chancellor said before the Budget that her priorities were cutting the cost of living, NHS waiting lists, debt and borrowing. The Budget delivered on all those priorities. The Chancellor was clear that a productivity review would mean lower tax receipts. The OBR confirmed they were £16 million lower.”
Autumn Budget 2025 · 2025-12-04 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…My noble friend mentioned special educational needs. He is absolutely right that, right now, the system is not working; less than half of education, health and care plans are issued within the 20-week deadline and only 22% of children with special educational needs are reaching the expected levels in maths and English.”
Tax Increases · 2025-07-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
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