Richard Baker
Glenrothes and Mid Fife
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 440th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 35%. 14 contributions since 2024-10-28.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism257th of 96718.0
- Dentistry access31st of 19112.0
- Mental health286th of 86912.0
- NHS waiting lists137th of 5309.0
- Dementia106th of 2453.0
What they’ve said
“…Fife council has a housing stock of around 30,000 properties but a waiting list of around 13,000 people, which is badly affecting so many of my constituents in Glenrothes, yet the Scottish Government’s budget, announced on Tuesday, gave a rise of just 2% to local authorities.”
New Towns · 2026-01-15 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Missile and drone attacks are terrifying for the whole community, but particularly for autistic people and those with learning disabilities. Raisa Kravchenko has been at the forefront of supporting and protecting disabled people over these past traumatic years.”
Ukraine · 2026-01-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…While NHS waiting lists in England are shrinking thanks to the investment secured by the Chancellor, and the successful stewardship of health services by the Secretary of State, Ministers in Scotland are squandering billions of pounds extra on our health services.”
Devolution in Scotland · 2025-10-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The Bill addresses fundamental flaws in our current mental health legislation in relation to the rights of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. I will focus my comments on new clauses 32 and 33, which I have tabled.”
Mental Health Bill [Lords] · 2025-10-14 · Read on Hansard ↗