Biography
Matt Turmaine has engaged with health and social care issues primarily through debate speeches in the Commons, with contributions touching on NHS urgent and emergency care, GP and dentistry access, and mental health support. His remarks have centred on criticisms of the previous Conservative government's record on NHS investment and service delivery, while supporting the current Labour administration's approach to healthcare reform. Though spanning multiple health topics, his engagement has been limited to five speeches rather than sustained scrutiny through other parliamentary mechanisms.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…lso the challenge to young people of finding secure, meaningful work and somewhere to live and maintaining good mental health. The way societal developments impact our children clearly demonstrates the need for positive male role models and parenting provision in Britain and around the world.”
Record by topic
- Mental health481st of 8806.0
- Dentistry access100th of 1943.0
- Diabetes68th of 1903.0
- GP access93rd of 2413.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking41st of 1393.0
- Learning disability & autism654th of 8993.0
- Rare diseases80th of 2023.0
- Adult social care & reform186th of 3763.0
- A&E & ambulance response107th of 2583.0
- NHS waiting lists323rd of 5343.0
What they’ve said
“…Under-investment and undelivered promises saw corridor care become commonplace, with its subsequent indignity and risk. It is a clear visual demonstration of a system on its knees. This Labour Government are determined to act.”
NHS Corridor Care · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…for the community in the constituency, including providing activities for the over-50s, a lot of support around sickle cell, which my hon. Friend the Member for Chelsea and Fulham (Ben Coleman) spoke about, and community help, advice and engagement. During covid, it did great work as well.”
Black History Month · 2025-10-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…my constituency, the legacy of 14 years of failed Conservative government is plain to see: people unable to get GP appointments; a lack of NHS dentists for residents to sign up with; poor mental health support for young people and adults; and, of course, the undelivered promise of a new hospital in Watford, cancelled u…”
Income Tax (Charge) · 2024-11-05 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, and congratulations on your election. I also thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport and her ministerial team for the opportunity to make my maiden speech as we debate this important Bill. I would also like to thank the hon.”
Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill · 2024-07-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
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