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LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 231st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 18%. 39 contributions since 2024-07-24.
“…There are a significant number of IPP prisoners in secure mental health hospitals, and that is the right place for them. However, we need to ensure that we have them in the right prison.”
Imprisonment for Public Protection · 2026-07-16 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank my noble friend for all his continued support in this difficult area and for sending me a lot of cases that I can look at. The good news is that recall is down by 31%.”
Imprisonment for Public Protection Prisoners · 2026-07-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…We also need to do more to support individuals who are neurodiverse IPP prisoners. The autistic wings that we are developing are a really positive step forward.…”
Imprisonment for Public Protection Prisoners · 2026-07-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Some of the most inspiring work that I have seen in prisons recently is on autism wings, where staff are heavily trained to support these often vulnerable and challenging prisoners.”
Prisons: Education · 2026-02-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…That means treating addiction and mental health issues, ensuring they can learn new skills and prepare for work, and making sure that they have somewhere to live upon release. For far too many, however, we are failing to meet these basic needs, leading many back to the revolving doors of crime.”
Better Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report) · 2026-02-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Many prisoners face educational trauma, neurodivergence and mental health challenges or are nearing retirement age. Some prisoners have many or even all of these issues. A blanket statutory requirement would risk undermining genuine engagement. That said, we are not standing still.”
Sentencing Bill · 2026-01-06 · Read on Hansard ↗
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