Biography
Seamus Logan has engaged extensively on health and social care through 31 debate speeches, with particular focus on cancer screening and treatment (including colorectal cancer in under-50s and the lobular breast cancer Moon Shot Project), type 1 diabetes diagnosis in children following his nephew's death in 2022, and disability equipment provision and hospital discharge delays. He has also raised concerns about NHS waiting lists, medical training, and workforce issues, frequently drawing contrasts between Scottish and English NHS performance. His contributions have been characterised by personal investment in specific campaigns and evidence-based advocacy, including his support for over 440 MPs backing the lobular breast cancer funding initiative.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“Following recent evidence of a long-term increase in colorectal cancers in the under-50s, the Scottish Government are calling on the National Screening Committee to extend eligibility for bio-screening kits to improve outcomes. I understand that Australia has reduced its screening age to 45.”
Record by topic
- Cancer34th of 62233.0
- Palliative & end of life care67th of 56821.0
- NHS waiting lists55th of 53418.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing17th of 30215.0
- GP access29th of 2419.0
- Diabetes21st of 1909.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking19th of 1396.0
- Heart disease & stroke75th of 3986.0
- Mental health654th of 8803.0
- Learning disability & autism654th of 8993.0
- Assisted dying193rd of 3713.0
- Public health & prevention417th of 6883.0
- Rare diseases80th of 2023.0
- Adult social care & reform186th of 3763.0
What they’ve said
“…Member speaks about the value of research. Some 50 years ago this year, my cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had three years. She left five children under the age of 10. Yesterday I met Lesley, who was diagnosed 20 years ago. Lesley is well.”
Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Two months ago, the Scottish Parliament lodged a motion supporting the lobular breast cancer Moon Shot Project and called for the £20 million to be allocated. Does he agree that the breadth of support for this campaign—440 MPs now support it, including myself—is now irresistible, and that the Minister should award the…”
Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project · 2026-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…They are not taking away our jobs, houses or GP appointments, as some populist politicians would have us believe. Years of austerity managed that and, sadly, Labour is continuing in that vein with its planned assault on the welfare system.”
Getting Britain Working Again · 2026-05-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Cancer patients, like so many other patients, are worried and concerned about the resident doctors strike in England, which is reportedly costing around £50 million a day, not to mention its impact on waiting lists.”
Cancer Treatment · 2026-04-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It is no surprise that 74% of equipment providers were aware of patients experiencing delayed hospital discharge due to unavailable community equipment. The APPG’s report recommended and called for the implementation of a national strategy to ensure the cohesive and comprehensive delivery, monitoring and financing of d…”
Disability Equipment Provision · 2026-03-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
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