Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Luke Myer and Alison McGovern

Tuesday 20th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alison McGovern]

The hon. Lady makes an excellent point. The research is good, and the crisis we are seeing in some hospitals as we turn the ship around is because we have not grappled with the issue of social care. We must make sure people are cared for in their own homes, and we must do that consistently to help our NHS.

[Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab)]

Will Ministers meet me to discuss the future of East Cleveland hospital and what other services we can get closer to our community?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Luke Myer and Alison McGovern

Monday 23rd February 2026 Commons Chamber

[Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab)]

This Government have announced that they are awarding over £18 million to Redcar and Cleveland borough council to help it tackle the broken children’s social care market. While that is very welcome, it is a shame that it is necessary, so will Ministers meet my council leader to discuss what further support can be put in place to make sure this is not needed in future?

[Alison McGovern]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising this incredibly important issue; I am working closely with Department for Education Ministers on it. I had the pleasure of speaking to a representative of Redcar and Cleveland earlier today, but I will keep working closely with my hon. Friend as well.