United Kingdom parliament

Gillian Merron

Member of the House of Lords · Labour

Transcripts of what Gillian Merron said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

7 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. House of Lords · House of Lords · 15 September 2026

    • Oral question 3 – Neighbourhood health and social care integration

      “My lords, this government supports the integration of neighbourhood health and social care. Our approach to neighbourhood health brings services together so that people experience more joined-up and person-centred care, including from integrated neighbourhood teams. In March, we published the…”
      Watch from 37:02

  2. House of Lords · House of Lords · 10 September 2026

    • Short debate: Use of patient data for research and AI

      “My Lords, I want to congratulate the Noble Lord, Lord Patel, for securing this debate, but also for his acknowledgment of the importance of data, patient data, in terms of research and what the government has done today. And I…”
      Watch from 4:23:06

  3. House of Lords · House of Lords · 9 September 2026

    • Opening of sitting and new peer’s oath

      “My Lords, the government laid a written ministerial statement on the 1st of September confirming that detailed proposals for formal regulation of the funeral sector are being developed. The Department of Health and Social Care is leading this work with…”
      Watch from 2:08

    • Oral question 1: Regulation of funeral directors

      “Well, I also want to express my sorrow and support for those who are so deeply affected. Those who have died cannot speak, so it leaves it to the rest of us to speak for them. And in this case,…”
      Watch from 3:19

    • Oral question 1: Regulation of funeral directors

      “I can't give a detailed reply to my noble friend, much as I'd love to. But I will be glad to look into that to write to him. But I think the main thing to say is in all this…”
      Watch from 6:46
    1 more clip in this sitting

  4. House of Lords · House of Lords · 8 September 2026

    • Oral Question 3: ICBs, access to primary and community care

      “My lords, access to primary care is improving. June 25 to June 26 saw nearly 14 million more GP appointments compared with the same period in the previous year. And satisfaction when contacting a GP increased by over 14% compared…”
      Watch from 35:12

  5. House of Lords · House of Lords · 7 September 2026

    • House business and Oral Question 1: Neighbourhood health services

      “My Lords, success will be measured against five minimum national goals in the neighborhood health framework, which was published in March 2026, and that will include improved access to general practice and better urgent and emergency care performance. Integrated care…”
      Watch from 15:52

  6. House of Lords · House of Lords · 2 September 2026

    • Postnatal PTSD: Minister’s initial response

      “My Lords, we take the findings of this study seriously and recognize the significant impact that PTSD after childbirth can have on women and families. Postnatal appointments provide opportunities for identification of PTSD. Specialist perinatal mental health services are available…”
      Watch from 31:46

    • Using new evidence, screening and referral pathways

      “Well, the key thing here, of course, is identification, because without that we can't have treatment, and indeed I would add prevention of PTSD is really our starting point. So I certainly agree with my noble friend, early identification is…”
      Watch from 33:12

    • Access for ethnic minority women and addressing cultural barriers

      “Whilst I can't give the specifics here and now, I'd be very pleased to get that information to the noble lady. And she is right to highlight the need to make sure that all women have access and all women…”
      Watch from 34:33
    5 more clips in this sitting

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