Congleton
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 144th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 11%. 37 contributions since 2024-10-17.
“…All too often, including after the Ockenden report and the maternity scandals, systemic change has not followed from inquiry recommendations, despite the considerable resources and effort put in by individuals to improve systems.”
Public Office (Accountability) Bill · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Q8. Dr Carly Mellor, an NHS dentist in my constituency, recently said the following to me:“Ministers had pledged to fix the failed contract we work to within this Parliament. The Government has begun discussions on a new contract, and promised a public consultation on it this summer.”
Engagements · 2026-07-01 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It is not only drownings, but road accidents and issues associated with mental health problems. We need a consistent approach across the country to ensuring that our young people make it to adulthood, because they are not doing so at the rate that they should be. Too many young people are dying in my community.”
Water Safety · 2026-06-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing this important debate. I have spoken previously about train services in my community; I will not spend a huge amount of my limited time on them, but I want to flag that we have been in government for two years, and train strikes in m…”
Small Towns: Transport Links · 2026-06-03 ·
“…One of the many aspects of what has gone wrong here relates to children’s mental health services. Will the Home Secretary please outline what we are doing about the workforce in children’s mental health services? There is a real shortage of people who are skilled in that area.…”
Southport Inquiry · 2026-04-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Since 2004, the limit on relief for small employers at which they can reclaim statutory maternity pay has been set at £45,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises want to support working parents, but they need our help to do so.”
Parental Rights at Work · 2026-03-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
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