The Lord Bishop of Gloucester

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Ranks 810th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 64%. 6 contributions since 2024-07-24.

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“My Lords, as Anglican Bishop for prisons, I wholeheartedly welcome this debate and this excellent report. It is also a privilege to follow two excellent maiden speeches. I submitted evidence to the committee, and I will continue to bang the drum for reform.”
Better Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report) · 2026-02-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…related to inequalities and making sure that those who have worse access to care are not more likely to choose assisted dying. The prison population are therefore a key group that must be considered, since their health and access to healthcare are worse than that of the general population.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-12-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…There are many reasons why I believe that assisted dying may not be a fair choice for the general population, as things stand, but today I am shining a spotlight, as has already been said, on the prison population.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2025-12-12 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I declare an interest as Anglican bishop to His Majesty’s prisons in England and Wales. I, too, pay tribute to the late Baroness Newlove, not least in her role as Victims’ Commissioner.”
Sentencing Bill · 2025-11-12 · Read on Hansard ↗