Lord Watson of Invergowrie
House of Lords
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 501st of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 39%. 18 contributions since 2024-07-19.
Record by topic
- Mental health183rd of 86918.0
- Learning disability & autism357th of 96714.5
- Care home closures & provider failure11th of 454.0
- Public health & prevention412th of 7344.0
- Adult social care & reform155th of 3624.0
- Unpaid carers145th of 2774.0
What they’ve said
“…They have a joined-up approach covering everything from education and mental health support to employment advice and crime prevention advice. Can my noble friend give us some idea about when the rollout of the Young Futures hubs will commence?…”
Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Services · 2026-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…d that the top 500 secondary schools admit a lower proportion of pupils eligible for both free school meals and special educational needs support than live in their catchment area.…”
School Admissions: Selective Inclusion · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…the existing requirements on school admissions, but as the Sutton Trust report revealed, 36% fewer pupils with SEND from disadvantaged backgrounds are accepted in the higher-performing schools. The current rules are simply not doing the job that they are intended to do.”
School Admissions: Selective Inclusion · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Research has shown that three-quarters of parents think that SATs harm their children’s mental health, as the stress and anxiety of GCSE-style exams at the age of 10 or 11 take their toll. The review claimed that it would emphasise inclusion, belonging and a curriculum that values every child for who they are.”
Curriculum and Assessment Review · 2026-03-26 ·