Mary Glindon

Mary Glindon

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Speaking in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

T3. At the age of six, Ellis Lake was diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, which is treatable if diagnosed early. His parents Tracy and Luke are campaigning for newborn screening for the disease. The UK National Screening Committee did not recommend screening in its last review of the condition, but it did outline that it was gathering more evidence. Will the Minister look at how the process can be expedited?

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