The Lord Bishop of Oxford
House of Lords
Lords SpiritualThe Lord Bishop of Oxford's full title is The Rt. Rev the Lord Bishop of Oxford. His name is Steven John Lindsey Croft, and he has retired from the House of Lords.
Overall, 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.
What they’ve raised
The Lord Bishop of Oxford has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches in the House of Lords, with contributions spanning mental health, learning disabilities, cancer, health inequalities, public health prevention, and unpaid carers. Key interventions include support for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as a public health measure addressing health inequalities, welcoming the NHS 10-Year Plan's aspirations while raising concerns about digital-first approaches to holistic care, and expressing support for social care reform and recognition of unpaid carers. The member has also served on committee work, including the Energy and Climate Change Committee, demonstrating engagement across broader policy areas.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health446th of 8678.0
- Public health & prevention366th of 6834.5
- Cancer495th of 6132.0
- Health inequalities233rd of 2772.0
- Learning disability & autism756th of 8982.0
- 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 ·