Ten Minute Rule MotionTuesday, 14 April 2026

Type 1 diabetes screening (children)

MP proposes a new law (usually symbolic)

This Ten Minute Rule Motion calls for mandatory screening of children for Type 1 diabetes. The motion seeks to raise awareness of the need for early detection and diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes in children, potentially through school-based or NHS screening programmes, to prevent serious complications and improve health outcomes.

Type 1 diabetes affects thousands of UK children and early diagnosis is critical to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening complication. Implementing screening could save lives and reduce emergency hospital admissions, affecting NHS resources and families across the country.

Health & NHS Education

Sponsoring and interested MPs

Josh MacAlisterLabour Party

Whitehaven and Workington

Parliamentary Under-Secretary — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, education (41 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: supportive, health: supportive, education: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Karin SmythLabour Party

Bristol South

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, education (128 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: neutral, health: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Saqib BhattiConservative and Unionist Party

Meriden and Solihull East

Shadow Education — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, education (44 times, 40pts); Known positions: education: opposed, health: opposed, health: supportive (30pts)Voting record

Wes StreetingLabour Party

Ilford North

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health (85 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: supportive, health: opposed, health: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Shadow Health and Social Care — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on health, education (125 times, 40pts); Known positions: health: questioning, health: opposed, health: supportive (30pts); Committee: education committee (20pts)Voting record

Type 1 diabetes screening (children)

Sponsoring and interested MPs

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