Chris Vince is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Harlow, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. Sits on the Public Accounts Commission, Court of Referees, Norwich Livestock Market Bill [HL], Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill, General Cemetery Bill [HL], Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill, Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 26th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 2%. 106 contributions since 2024-07-24.
What they’ve raised
Chris Vince has made 40 debate speeches covering health and social care topics, with particular emphasis on unpaid and young carers—he chairs the all-party parliamentary group on the subject and has repeatedly advocated for support in education, training, and workplace settings. He has also raised issues including palliative care funding pressures, rare disease screening, mental health support for vulnerable groups, and women's health experiences, drawing frequently on constituent cases and his background as a former teacher and homeless charity worker. His contributions reflect consistent engagement with systemic support gaps across health and social care provision.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Unpaid carers1st of 277126.0
- Mental health20th of 86796.0
- Learning disability & autism73rd of 89839.0
- A&E & ambulance response9th of 24827.0
- Heart disease & stroke11th of 38621.0
- Palliative & end of life care205th of 5526.0
- Cancer224th of 6136.0
- Public health & prevention249th of 683
What they’ve said
“…Following a lot of lobbying from me and others, I am really pleased that young carers were included in that strategy, because it is hugely important that groups like that are listened to and their voices are heard.”
National Youth Strategy · 2026-07-08 · Read on Hansard ↗
“I thank the Minister for her commitment to unpaid carers. I speak to unpaid carers across my constituency all the time, and I personally thank them for all that they do in caring for loved ones and in the wider community.”
Unpaid Carers: Workplace Support · 2026-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“As a former teacher, I know that these SEND reforms are not just necessary but vital for young people in my constituency of Harlow and beyond. Does the Minister agree that reforms in Harlow will be strengthened by multi-academy trust-level inspections and Ofsted’s welcome of the new focus on inclusion?”
SEND: Improvement · 2026-06-22 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK and Muscular Dystrophy UK have asked for SMA to be included in the newborn screening programme, and I thank those charities for their work.”
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening Test · 2026-06-22 · Read on Hansard ↗