Tony Vaughan
Folkestone and Hythe
LabourOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 232nd of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 18%. 26 contributions since 2024-10-10.
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism166th of 96727.0
- Mental health134th of 86924.0
- Maternity & neonatal37th of 42718.0
- Palliative & end of life care344th of 5733.0
- Public health & prevention460th of 7343.0
- Adult social care & reform180th of 3623.0
- Unpaid carers157th of 2773.0
- Cancer355th of 6133.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing116th of 2953.0
- Diabetes65th of 1873.0
- GP access89th of 2323.0
What they’ve said
“…The petitioner Theo Clarke told me a story that illustrates the point about the postcode lottery in maternity care, which the petitioners strongly believe would be prevented by measures to create expert national leadership and tighten up the rules.”
Maternity Commissioner · 2026-04-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…rlier, and she told me that there are people in Folkestone and Hythe who are going to Tunbridge Wells to access maternity services because of their concerns about the local standards of care. Obviously, that has to be fundamentally addressed.”
Maternity Commissioner · 2026-04-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…This opportunity to debate how we improve maternity care is crucial, and it has been brought about by the petition. There has been unanimity among all speakers on the urgent need for action.”
Maternity Commissioner · 2026-04-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 751174 relating to a Maternity Commissioner. It is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. The petition calls for the appointment of a maternity commissioner to improve maternity care for mothers and babies.”
Maternity Commissioner · 2026-04-20 · Read on Hansard ↗