Mr Peter Bedford
Mid Leicestershire
ConservativeOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 415th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 33%. 15 contributions since 2024-07-22.
Record by topic
- Palliative & end of life care64th of 57324.0
- Cancer123rd of 61312.0
- Learning disability & autism445th of 9679.0
- Maternity & neonatal227th of 4273.0
- Mental health646th of 8693.0
- NHS waiting lists311th of 5303.0
- Heart disease & stroke170th of 3873.0
- Elderly care & frailty72nd of 2273.0
What they’ve said
“…Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill had softened his stance on getting assisted dying over the line. To my surprise, I was that very co-sponsor. Let me be absolutely clear to The Spectator and any journalists seeking to play games and misrepresent this sensitive issue that I continue to support the principle of a…”
Progression of Bills through Parliament · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…In the other place, 13 of the 14 allocated private Members’ Bills days were dedicated to the assisted dying Bill, so that amendments to it could be discussed fully and in a proper way. Yet despite all that, a select few Lords were able not simply to oppose the Bill but to shut down debate altogether.”
Progression of Bills through Parliament · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Meanwhile, other charity-funded local care providers, such as Rainbows hospice for children and young people and LOROS, have made it clear that the economic climate is making their future more uncertain.”
Small Charity Sector · 2026-03-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Physically, men are more likely to be overweight, to suffer from cardiovascular disease and to die earlier than women from a range of conditions, including cancer.”
Minister for Men and Boys · 2026-02-25 · Read on Hansard ↗