Biography
Sir Andrew Mitchell has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, with a particular focus on accident prevention and end-of-life care. He led a debate on a national accident prevention strategy in April 2026, highlighting preventable deaths across England and calling for a coordinated approach across fragmented departmental responsibilities, while also speaking in support of assisted dying legislation in late 2024 and mid-2026. His engagement reflects a pattern of advocating for systemic policy solutions to major public health challenges.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…She exhibits all of Jo’s brilliant qualities in fighting for the causes to which she is devoted, such as assisted dying, on which I am proud to work alongside her. The whole House recognises that on this very divisive issue, she showed incredible decency and probity in the way in which she pursued it.”
Record by topic
- Palliative & end of life care158th of 5689.0
- Public health & prevention183rd of 6889.0
- Assisted dying116th of 3716.0
- A&E & ambulance response107th of 2583.0
- Cancer365th of 6223.0
- Learning disability & autism654th of 8993.0
What they’ve said
“…I have enormous respect for those who are against the assisted dying Bill. I was against all that when I came into the House of Commons, but I have changed my mind over the years for many reasons.”
Progression of Bills through Parliament · 2026-06-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of a national accident prevention strategy. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison.”
National Accident Prevention Strategy · 2026-04-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Every preventable injury that results in an emergency admission adds pressure to already stretched A&E departments, ambulance services and hospital wards. We are talking about millions of bed days every year linked to accident-related admissions.”
National Accident Prevention Strategy · 2026-04-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The hon. Gentleman makes an extremely good point, and he adds that particular tragedy to the tragedies that I have already mentioned. Of course he is right that, with modern technology racing ahead in so many ways, our data should be better and more effective at informing the decisions that are made.”
National Accident Prevention Strategy · 2026-04-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I think I agree with what the hon. Gentleman says, except that I would not wish to make an exceptional case for the countryside. This issue affects all part of our country.”
National Accident Prevention Strategy · 2026-04-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
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