Richard Quigley

Richard Quigley

Labour — Isle of Wight West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 September 2025

Debate

Eating Disorders: Prevention of Deaths

Contribution

I thank the Minister for his response and all hon. Members for their thoughtful contributions. It has been truly heartening. This is the main message I hope to leave today: one death from any eating disorder is one too many. These deaths are not inevitable; they are preventable, yet far too many lives have already been lost, and far too many people continue to suffer needlessly. I am pleased that the Minister and the Department have committed forcefully to improving the area, and to working with members of the APPG and me. We look forward to launching our report, at the end of October, on preventing eating disorder deaths. I hope to see many of my colleagues there when we do. Lastly, I pay tribute to Zara’s mum, to Debs and cousin Tricia, and to all the parents fighting for the wellbeing of their children. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered the matter of the prevention of deaths from eating disorders.

More from Richard Quigley

Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.

About Hansard

Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.

For Richard Quigley's full parliamentary record including voting history, expenses and all other contributions, see the Richard Quigley report card.