The Lord Bishop of Oxford
House of Lords
Lords SpiritualOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 747th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 59%. 8 contributions since 2024-07-19.
Record by topic
- Mental health447th of 8698.0
- Public health & prevention406th of 7344.5
- Learning disability & autism659th of 9674.0
- Cancer495th of 6132.0
- Health inequalities233rd of 2772.0
- Unpaid carers237th of 2772.0
What they’ve said
“…There are many gains from technology, but as we know there are existential risks to mental health, our climate, cohesion, truth, relationships, community, patterns of work, the distribution of power—which affects every part of society—and the international order.”
Digital and Technology Policy: National Sovereignty · 2026-07-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Nearly 1 million children are in the mental health system and, according to a report by Smartphone Free Childhood, youth worklessness has doubled over the last 10 years. There is concern about public truth, abuse perpetrated through and by chatbots, and increasing violence against women and girls.”
King’s Speech · 2026-05-19 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, I welcome the Minister to her place and, like others, send good wishes to the noble Baroness, Lady Merron. I welcome very much, as others have done, the three aspirations in Fit for the Future. I think that they are significant and that they are the right ones. I think they are bold and visionary.”
NHS 10-Year Plan · 2025-07-09 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…This is an extremely important and effective public health measure that prioritises preventive health at a time when demands on acute services are so significant. Stark inequalities in health remain one of the most persistent and negative health outcomes of modern times.”
Tobacco and Vapes Bill · 2025-04-23 ·