“Skin cancer is the UK’s most common cancer, yet it is preventable in around 90% of cases simply through the regular application of sunscreen. Given the importance of preventing skin cancer, will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the VAT charged on sunscreen so that Members can consider the public health…”
Record by topic
- Cancer107th of 64115.0
- Assisted dying98th of 3929.0
- Public health & prevention187th of 7009.0
- Health inequalities83rd of 2996.0
- Dementia61st of 2636.0
- Mental health491st of 8906.0
- NHS waiting lists334th of 5433.0
Also active on cancer
What they’ve said
“The Scottish Secretary will be aware that no NHS board in Scotland has met its target for starting cancer treatment within 62 days since 2012, that Public Health Scotland data shows that one in seven Scots are on an NHS waiting list, and that the Scottish Government’s own figures show that home completions fell by 10%…”
Independence Referendum · 2026-07-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Breast cancer survival rates reflect that; women from more deprived areas in particular are more likely to die at an earlier age, because they have not been for screening and are diagnosed late. Making screening available to people in innovative ways is important, but so too is screening people in their neighbourhoods.”
NHS Breast Screening · 2026-06-29 · Read on Hansard ↗
“In January, 15-year-old Jordan Kerr went to the aid of a person who had collapsed on the platform at Drumchapel train station. Jordan administered CPR—cardiopulmonary resuscitation—having learned that skill in the Army cadets, and ultimately helped to save the passenger’s life.”
Business of the House · 2026-03-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…I wish to make it clear that the Committee remains neutral on the issue of assisted dying. Our report does not comment on the substance of that sensitive matter, but it does draw Parliament’s attention to some unusual features of the draft order.”
Draft Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026 · 2026-02-10 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…rvices such as housing— many of the people being dealt with are homeless, unfortunately—and it can also address mental health issues and send people forward to the requisite services that they need to access.”
Glasgow Safer Drug Consumption Facility · 2026-01-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
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