Biography
Based on the extracts provided, Lord Purvis of Tweed's recent parliamentary contributions focus primarily on foreign policy, defence, and international security matters rather than the three health and social care topics listed. The extracts show extensive engagement on Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, national security strategy, and international development through debate speeches. However, one extract does reference end of life care, where he spoke in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in September 2025, noting that society's views had shifted and drawing on his own experience lodging similar legislation in the Scottish Parliament over two decades earlier.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“My Lords, in the skies above El Obeid as we speak are reconnaissance drones identifying women civilians as potential targets. There is the technology to ensure that there are no-drone zones to prevent humanitarian atrocities. This is authorised under a United Nations Security Council resolution.”
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention117th of 68814.0
- Learning disability & autism307th of 89912.0
- Palliative & end of life care452nd of 5682.0
What they’ve said
“My Lords, in March, the Commons International Development Committee reported on its inquiry into women, peace and security. It said that “our report finds that the Government has failed to deliver on policy commitments relating to the inclusion of women, girls and marginalised groups in meaningful participation and con…”
Women’s Representation in Peace Processes · 2026-06-30 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…ed today, there will be some areas on which we agree, such as parts of the policing changes, NHS structures and SEND, and elements on which we have previously called for action, such as water reform, leasehold reform and the Hillsborough law, which for all of us here is very much unfinished business from previous Sessi…”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, it is a particular pleasure to immediately follow my noble friend and to agree with his compelling arguments for UK-Africa relations. I also agree with his remarks regarding optimism. I am a Scottish liberal, and therefore when you have exhausted pessimism, there is only optimism left.”
UK Development Partnership Assistance · 2026-01-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I thank the Government for tabling this debate for us. It was enriched by the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Barrow, which was not bland and, thankfully, not too brief. We learned from it and will do so from him in future. He is a great addition to this House and we welcome him.”
Ukraine · 2025-10-31 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…The arguments I heard in opposition then asserted that palliative care was either the answer or part of the answer, but I think we all know that, even with comprehensive and universal palliative care, there would be times where someone would prefer not to die through sedated starvation.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-09-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
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