Sir Oliver Dowden
Hertsmere
ConservativeOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Get a doctor in here!
Ranks 713th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 56%. 6 contributions since 2024-10-23.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism314th of 96715.0
- Health inequalities130th of 2773.0
What they’ve said
“For parents of children with special educational needs in Hertsmere and across the country, one of the greatest frustrations they feel is understanding what is going on in relation to their children.”
Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving · 2026-02-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…nstituency is an excellent example of a small and nurturing school that specialises in supporting children with special educational needs. Sadly, we have recently been informed that Hertfordshire county council is considering closing the school.”
Children with SEND: Mainstream Schools · 2025-10-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Residents with physical and intellectual disabilities feel let down, overlooked and traumatised. In tackling health inequalities, can I urge the Secretary of State to look urgently at this provider and come to the aid of people who desperately need our help?…”
Health Inequalities · 2025-07-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“Many of my constituents are exasperated by the fact that the police are unable to turn up when there is shoplifting or a burglary, yet they were able to send six officers to get themselves involved in a dispute with a local school and to warn off local elected representatives from getting involved.”
Shoplifting · 2025-03-31 · Read on Hansard ↗