Lord Storey

House of Lords

Liberal Democrat

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Alive and kicking!

Ranks 247th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 19%. 38 contributions since 2024-07-19.

Record by topic

“…Today, that figure is almost a half. Perhaps most strikingly, mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions are now among the principal barriers preventing many young people participating in education and employment. These findings tell us something important about the challenge we face.”
Welfare Reforms and Youth Unemployment · 2026-06-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, bed-blocking—as we refer to it, as opposed to delayed discharges—is a very sensitive issue, for the hospital and the patient. It leads to people waiting in corridors to be treated.”
Hospitals: Delayed Discharges · 2026-02-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…appropriate interventions, whether that be reintegration into another school, alternative provision or targeted mental health and well-being support. Whichever route this intervention follows, it is essential, as evidence shows that without such structured intervention excluded children face long-term education disadva…”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-02-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Around 45% of these pupils were eligible for free school meals and 28% had special educational needs. These figures show that the programme has successfully targeted some of the pupils who need it most. However, they also highlight that, despite this reach, the support remains temporary and unevenly guaranteed.”
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill · 2026-02-03 ·