Stephen Morgan is the Labour MP for Portsmouth South, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 64th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 5%. 60 contributions since 2024-09-09.
What they’ve raised
Stephen Morgan has engaged extensively on children's and young people's health through 40 debate speeches, with a particular focus on mental health support in schools, which features prominently across multiple contributions discussing the expansion of mental health support teams and specialist professionals. His contributions also address broader child wellbeing issues including allergies and school safeguarding, early years provision, and the foundational health needs that enable educational opportunity. The consistent theme across his engagement is framing health and social care interventions as essential to removing barriers to opportunity for young people.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Mental health29th of 86790.0
- Learning disability & autism21st of 89875.0
- Unpaid carers45th of 27712.0
- Care home closures & provider failure2nd of 459.0
- Children's health17th of 1539.0
- NHS waiting lists198th of 5306.0
- Health inequalities72nd of 2776.0
- Public health & prevention
What they’ve said
“…There is clear consensus that air pollution remains one of the most significant environmental risks to public health and I welcome the strength of feeling expressed today on the need to continue to make progress. I also welcome the ongoing inquiry by the Environmental Audit Committee into air pollution.”
Air Pollution · 2026-07-02 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…It says that schools should “consider carefully” how to address suicide prevention safely.…”
Mental Health Support in Schools · 2025-07-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…She will know that we will deliver on our commitment on mental health support teams in the course of the next few months and years. By 2026, we estimate that 60% of pupils in schools and learners will have access to national health service tests—NHSTs—and I will take her suggestion back to the Department.…”
Mental Health Support in Schools · 2025-07-21 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…s also been allocated £6.8 million for 2025-26 to provide suitable and accessible school places for pupils with SEND who require alternative provision.…”
Rebuilding Schools · 2025-07-21 · Read on Hansard ↗