Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
House of Lords
Democratic Unionist PartyOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 526th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 41%. 17 contributions since 2025-01-27.
Record by topic
- Palliative & end of life care79th of 57322.0
- Mental health286th of 86912.0
- Learning disability & autism514th of 9678.0
- Adult social care & reform155th of 3624.0
- Unpaid carers237th of 2772.0
- Diabetes150th of 1872.0
- GP access199th of 2322.0
- Cancer495th of 6132.0
What they’ve said
“…Lady Grey-Thompson, which I believe is essential if we are to safeguard the valuable work of faith-based hospices and care homes, along with other institutions, that have a conscientious objection to assisted suicide.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-03-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…These provide that a person may qualify for an independent advocate if they have a mental disorder, including a learning disability, if they are autistic or have a substantial difficulty in understanding or communicating information.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-03-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…suppose that the burden of the amendment is that doctors should be prohibited from initiating discussions about assisted dying because, if they were permitted to do so, it would fundamentally undermine the long-established patient-doctor contract and could expose vulnerable patients to undue pressure or influence at a…”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-03-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, before Royal Assent has even been granted to Jersey’s Bill, a Deputy has tabled a Motion calling for assisted dying to be extended to non-terminally ill people with unbearable suffering.”
Assisted Dying Legislation: Isle of Man and Jersey · 2026-03-03 · Read on Hansard ↗