Biography
Lord Macpherson of Earl's Court has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches in the House of Lords, with particular focus on the fiscal implications of an ageing population and public health prevention measures. His contributions reflect concerns about rising age-related spending pressures and their impact on government finances, drawing on his background as a former Treasury official. He has also advocated for preventive public health approaches, notably in support of cycling as a means to improve population health and reduce healthcare demands.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“My Lords, I congratulate the committee on some first-rate analysis. An ageing population has been long foreseen and long debated. Very occasionally, Governments have taken action. I recall working on the reforms to SERPS introduced by my noble friend Lord Fowler in the 1980s.”
Record by topic
- Elderly care & frailty29th of 2366.5
- Public health & prevention573rd of 6882.0
What they’ve said
“…Without it, we simply will not be able to afford the costs of an ageing population. The Government will be forced to raise taxes even more than they already have and public services will deteriorate further, alienating an already alienated electorate.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2025-09-18 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Finally, I encourage the Government to consider how the costs of an ageing population will be financed. I have long argued the case for a health and social care levy paid by employees, employers and the self-employed.”
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill · 2025-01-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It takes cars off the roads, frees up capacity on public transport, is good for the environment and good for public health. I welcome the reforms by central and local government over the last two decades to encourage cycling through cycle lanes, rentals and cycle routes.”
Pedal Cycles · 2024-09-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
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