Seamus Logan is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), and Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Health and Social Care).
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 188th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 15%. 31 contributions since 2024-11-14.
What they’ve raised
Seamus Logan has engaged extensively on health and social care through 31 debate speeches, raising a wide range of topics including cancer screening and treatment, diabetes detection, NHS workforce challenges, and hospital discharge delays. His contributions have frequently highlighted contrasts between Scottish and English NHS performance, particularly on waiting lists and cancer treatment times, and have included personal advocacy around type 1 diabetes following the death of his nephew in 2022. He has also championed specific campaigns such as the lobular breast cancer Moon Shot Project and disability equipment provision reforms.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Cancer32nd of 61333.0
- Palliative & end of life care64th of 55221.0
- NHS waiting lists51st of 53018.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing17th of 29515.0
- GP access28th of 2329.0
- Diabetes20th of 1869.0
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking18th of 1326.0
- Heart disease & stroke69th of 386
What they’ve said
“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.”
Topical Questions · 2026-07-14 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…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 ·