Simon Lightwood

Wakefield and Rothwell

Labour (Co-op)

Overall, across health & social care this Parliament

Get a doctor in here!

Ranks 533rd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 42%. 11 contributions since 2024-07-29.

Record by topic

“I am afraid my Roman toga is at the dry cleaners, but I would like to take up my hon. Friend’s offer at some point soon. The hon. Member for Dewsbury and Batley (Iqbal Mohamed) talked about the challenges in West Yorkshire, which I absolutely understand.”
Small Towns: Transport Links · 2026-06-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) on securing the debate, and thank all Members for their insightful contributions. If I do not manage to get to all the individual points, I will follow them up with hon. Members.”
Small Towns: Transport Links · 2026-06-03 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Demand continues to rise, driven in part by an ageing population who quite rightfully wish to remain mobile and independent for longer. As has been pointed out, not all medical cases are the same.”
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency · 2026-04-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“This Labour Government are providing £7.3 billion for highways maintenance over four years, doubling the funding provided by the previous Government by the end of this Parliament. Our long-term funding approach is already reaping results, with 15% more pothole prevention works carried out in 2025 compared with 2024.”
Pothole Repairs: Government Funding · 2026-03-26 ·