Lord Macdonald of River Glaven
House of Lords
CrossbenchOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Found a pulse
Ranks 973rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 76%. 3 contributions since 2024-07-24.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism812th of 9672.0
- Mental health741st of 8692.0
- Palliative & end of life care460th of 5732.0
What they’ve said
“…These few cases aside, it means that the reality is that the vast majority of assisted dying cases abroad have, in effect, been decriminalised, with notable help from the old judicial committee and no involvement from Parliament as a legislative body.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-09-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I join others in welcoming the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Smith of Cluny, and congratulate her on both initiating this important debate and her wonderful maiden speech. I also welcome and congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Laing of Elderslie, on her maiden speech.”
Rule of Law · 2024-11-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Another third should be receiving therapeutic mental health and addiction interventions in the community, and the rest should be on proper rehabilitative community sentences. This watershed in prison overcrowding is a shared responsibility, and it is important to note this.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
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