Biography
Steve Race has engaged substantially with health and social care issues through 14 debate speeches, with particular emphasis on NHS dentistry access in the south-west, where he highlighted declining rates of children receiving dental treatment in Devon. He has also raised concerns about learning disabilities and autism support, specifically the struggling SEND system in Devon county council, and addressed public health matters including HIV prevention funding and vaccination programmes. Additionally, he has spoken on maternity support and employment assistance for people with mental health conditions and disabilities.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“…We have also seen the biggest fall in NHS waiting lists for 17 years. In Exeter, more than 4,000 fewer people are on waiting lists, and ambulances are already arriving 30 minutes faster than they were last year.”
Record by topic
- Public health & prevention125th of 68812.0
- Learning disability & autism382nd of 8999.0
- Dentistry access65th of 1946.0
- NHS waiting lists207th of 5346.0
- Mental health654th of 8803.0
- Maternity & neonatal238th of 4383.0
- A&E & ambulance response107th of 2583.0
- Palliative & end of life care329th of 5683.0
What they’ve said
“…Notwithstanding the fact that, according to Ofsted, children’s services and SEND services in Devon have been failing for many years, does the Minister agree that such comments are irresponsible and not true? Should reorganisation happen in Devon—I hope that it will—will it not be up to authorities to ensure that servic…”
Local Government Reorganisation · 2026-03-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for initiating this debate. I ask Members to note my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests; I am a patron of my local homelessness charity, St Petrock’s.”
Homelessness: Funding · 2025-12-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for North Cotswolds (Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown), and a great pleasure to speak in this Budget debate. I direct Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.”
Budget Resolutions · 2025-11-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I recently visited Pluss in Exeter, which supports people living with physical disabilities and mental health conditions back into employment. I met some of the fantastically committed mentors, who provide tailored training and support, helping hundreds of people who have been long-term unemployed into meaningful jobs,…”
Employment: People with Health Conditions · 2025-10-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The women’s rugby world cup is providing a fantastic sporting showcase, including the seven matches hosted by Sandy Park in Exeter to sell-out crowds. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating the organisers, including the staff at Exeter city council and the teams for an excellent tournament so far, and s…”
Business of the House · 2025-09-11 · Read on Hansard ↗
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