Member of Parliament
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
At a glanceMrs Sharon Hodgson is a Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South, and has represented the seat for 21 years, 2 months. They currently serve as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care). They have cast 375 votes in Commons divisions (65% attendance), tabled 1,687 written questions and registered 6 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Mrs Sharon Hodgson did not vote in 200. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care).
Current roles
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Government post · Department of Health and Social Care since 3 Mar 2026
- Washington and Gateshead South Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 5 May 2005
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 368 of 368 shared votes
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Alex Mayer Labour 100.0% · 367 of 367 shared votes
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Adam Thompson
Labour
100.0% · 366 of 366 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 363 of 363 shared votes
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Andrew Cooper
Labour
100.0% · 362 of 362 shared votes
Votes least like
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.4% · 1 of 226 shared votes
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Dame Harriett Baldwin
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 275 shared votes
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Joy Morrissey
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 247 shared votes
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Nick Timothy
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 245 shared votes
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Andrew Griffith
Conservative
0.8% · 2 of 245 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources3
- Royal Albert Hall - £592.00 (registered 21 Oct 2025)
- British Recorded Music Industry - £660.00 (registered 21 Oct 2025)
- LACA Ltd - £522.00 (registered 1 Aug 2025)
Miscellaneous2
- Director and Trustee of the British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union. This is an unpaid role. (registered 20 Nov 2024)
- Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch). This is an unpaid role. (registered 31 Oct 2024)
Family members employed1
- Alan Hodgson employed
Written questions
Social Media: Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the whether social media age restrictions on platforms headquartered overseas would be enforceable.
Answer · 25 Feb 2026
The Online Safety Act has extraterritorial effect, meaning any regulated service with a significant number of UK users is required to meet duties wherever they are based.Where an organisation breaches its duties, Ofcom can require it to take steps to retu...
Artificial Intelligence and Internet: Safety
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that young people from all regions, including the North East, are represented in consultations on online safety and Al regulation.
Answer · 25 Feb 2026
We will ensure that young people from across the country, including the North East are represented in consultations.We are shortly launching a consultation exploring children’s use of technology to understand how they can be protected and how their wellbe...
Social Media: Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of social media age restrictions on young people accessing illegal platforms.
Answer · 25 Feb 2026
The government keeps this issue under close consideration . The Online Safety Act places robust duties on in-scope services to prevent children from encountering illegal content and activity.We are shortly launching a consultation exploring children’s use...
Cancer: Genomics
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how his Department plans to ensure that the NHS Genomic Medicine Service’s pipeline of whole genome sequencing for cancer patients is unconstrained by local tissue storage practices; and whether th
Answer · 3 Mar 2026
As part of the evolving NHS Genomic Medicine Service infrastructure, a new delivery model will be in place from April 2026 to deliver the genomics commitments in the 10-Year Health Plan, the National Cancer Plan, and other national strategies.Currently, t...
Students: Grants
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether regional cost-of-living variations will be factored into proposed maintenance grant calculations.
Answer · 16 Feb 2026
This government recognises the impact that cost-of-living pressures are having on students. This is why we are reintroducing means-tested maintenance grants from the 2028/29 academic year, providing students with up to £1,000 extra support each year, rega...
Free School Meals: Eligibility
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reviewing the No Recourse to Public Funds income thresholds to ensure equity of eligibility for all children when expanding access to the free school meal
Answer · 4 Feb 2026
The department has permanently extended free school meal eligibility to children in all households with no recourse to public funds, provided they meet income thresholds set out in public guidance.This ensures that children can access support regardless o...
Hearing Impairment: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on developing national guidance for Auditory Verbal therapy for deaf children since March 2025; and whether he plans to establish a timeline for publishing tha
Answer · 13 Feb 2026
Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for the provision and commissioning of services to meet the needs of their local populations, including services for non-hearing children. NHS England supports ICBs to make informed decisions about the provisi...
State Retirement Pensions: Washington and Gateshead South
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioners in Washington and Gateshead South constituency are covered by the pension triple lock.
Answer · 21 Jan 2026
Caseload statistics for State Pensions are available via Stat-Xplore - Log in. The latest published data currently relate to the quarter ending May 2025. The State Pensions Triple Lock applies to recipients of the core element of State Pension. Based on l...
Early day motions
| 13 May 2024 | Diagnosing Coeliac disease | 26 sig. |
| 19 Nov 2013 | 40TH BIRTHDAY OF GRUNDFOS | 3 sig. |
| 1 Nov 2010 | CANCER-RELATED HAIR LOSS AND WIG SERVICES IN THE NHS | 35 sig. |
| 11 Oct 2010 | GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE | 83 sig. |
| 13 Jul 2010 | TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY CANCER | 44 sig. |
| 13 Jul 2010 | PROHIBITION OF TICKET TOUTING | 67 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
14 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
I thank my hon. Friend for her question, which gives me an opportunity to say how much I enjoyed appearing before her Committee to discuss these matters. The Government are very much looking forward to receiving the report from the Health …
14 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
The national cancer plan has a dedicated chapter on children and young people, as the hon. Member is aware, recognising the unique challenges they face. Cancer manuals will set out clear quality standards to reduce variation in care, and w…
14 Jul 2026 Topical Questions
Women have been dismissed for far too long, and that must change. The renewed women’s health strategy commits to redesigning clinical pathways for heavy periods and pelvic pain in order to reduce repeat appointments, unnecessary referrals …
14 Jul 2026 Lung Cancer Screening Programme
The NHS lung cancer screening programme has clear national protocols and quality assurance arrangements to ensure that clinically significant incidental findings are reported, followed up and acted on appropriately to help ensure that pati…
14 Jul 2026 Lung Cancer Screening Programme
I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting the excellent work of Hull University teaching hospital and Chiesi. The NHS has delivered spirometry tests in community settings, including community diagnostic centres, to diagnose COPD missed in th…
14 Jul 2026 Lung Cancer Screening Programme
The lung cancer screening programme is already making a difference by helping to find lung cancers earlier, when they are easier to treat. By focusing first on areas with the greatest need, it is also helping to narrow the gap in lung canc…
14 Jul 2026 Health Inequalities: Staffordshire
I know that the hon. Lady has asked me about the 10-year workforce plan on many occasions, and it will be out shortly. In that plan, she will see that we are prioritising British graduates entering the workforce.
14 Jul 2026 Health Inequalities: Staffordshire
As the hon. Lady knows, we are putting the patient voice right at the heart of the health service, so although she may say that we are scrapping something, we are actually going to make it better.
14 Jul 2026 Health Inequalities: Staffordshire
I thank my hon. Friend for his question and his good wishes. Improving air quality is a core part of the Government’s shift from treatment to prevention in our 10-year health plan. I know that my hon. Friend is very committed to cleaner ai…
14 Jul 2026 Health Inequalities: Staffordshire
The health inequalities that exist in our country, including in Staffordshire, are an intolerable injustice. The Government are taking action to tackle them. From the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 to the new heart disease and strokes plan thr…
14 Jul 2026 NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat
We are the first Government in history to commit to publishing data on corridor care. In order to know what needs to be done, we need to know the size of the problem. We have committed to ending corridor care by the end of this Parliament.
14 Jul 2026 NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat
All NHS trusts and adult social care providers are required to have robust business continuity plans in place to respond to adverse weather events. The Department of Health and Social Care works closely with NHS England, the UK Health Secu…
14 Jul 2026 NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat
All employers have a legal duty to ensure a reasonable temperature for indoor workplaces. The Health and Safety Executive is planning to consult on proposed changes to the approved code of practice for the Workplace (Health, Safety and Wel…
14 Jul 2026 NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat
My hon. Friend is right that health infrastructure must be equipped to deal with these heatwaves, which are not just happening on the odd occasion—they definitely look like they are here to stay. We are investing record sums and setting cl…
14 Jul 2026 NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat
The new hospital programme’s standardised design is incorporating climate adaption plans. All new build neighbourhood health centres will be required to undertake a climate change risk assessment. The hon. Gentleman mentions Torbay hospita…
14 Jul 2026 NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat
Heatwaves place additional pressure on hospitals, and we commend NHS staff for their continued professionalism in recent weeks. Our 10-year capital plan committed to renew our focus on climate resilience, and we are investing £6.75 billion…
14 Jul 2026 Health of Children and Young People
As I am sure the hon. Lady is aware, the most common reason for children aged five to nine to be admitted to hospitals is tooth decay. That is why since 2025-26, £21.5 million has been allocated to support supervised toothbrushing in schoo…
14 Jul 2026 Health of Children and Young People
It was an absolute pleasure to join my hon. Friend at the event yesterday to meet campaigners and to mark Disability Pride Month. We are committed to ensuring that no matter where someone is in the country, they have access to the healthca…
14 Jul 2026 Health of Children and Young People
As the right hon. Gentleman will be aware, a White Paper on SEND is out for discussion. The Government will be looking at improving assessment, diagnosis and support for all children with special educational needs and disabilities, and tha…
14 Jul 2026 Health of Children and Young People
I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting this important work in her constituency. Initiatives such as those by Ferrero and SC Johnson complement the action that this Government are taking on prevention to improve children’s health, includin…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 10 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 10 Apr 2020 – 14 May 2021
- Shadow Minister (Public Health) · Department of Health and Social Care 9 Jan 2018 – 10 Apr 2020
- Shadow Minister (Public Health) · Department of Health 9 Oct 2016 – 9 Jan 2018
- Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 8 May 2015 – 27 Jun 2016
- Shadow Minister (Equalities) · Government Equalities Office 7 Oct 2013 – 18 Sep 2015
- Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2013
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Commission 8 Mar 2023 – 17 Dec 2024
- Members Estimate Committee 4 Sep 2024 – 4 Dec 2024
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 22 Jul 2024 – 4 Dec 2024
- Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission 27 Mar 2023 – 4 Dec 2024
- House of Commons Commission 8 Mar 2023 – 4 Dec 2024
- Members Estimate Committee 8 Mar 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Restoration and Renewal Client Board 8 Mar 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 7 Mar 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Finance Committee (Commons) · Chair 7 Mar 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Finance Committee (Commons) 28 Feb 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill (2021) 25 Feb 2021 – 14 Apr 2021
- Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill (2021) 22 Feb 2021 – 22 Feb 2021
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Children, Schools and Families 26 Nov 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Regulatory Reform 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- European Scrutiny Committee 12 Dec 2005 – 17 Jul 2006
- Ecclesiastical Committee 19 Jul 2005 – 5 May 2005
Previous seats
- Washington and Sunderland West · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Gateshead East and Washington West · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Expenses
Contact & offices
020 7219 5160
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Constituency office
Constituency office
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mrs Sharon Hodgson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mrs Sharon Hodgson?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson is a Member of Parliament representing Washington and Gateshead South in the House of Commons. See Mrs Sharon Hodgson's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Mrs Sharon Hodgson represent?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson sits as Labour. See Mrs Sharon Hodgson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Mrs Sharon Hodgson represent?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson is the Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South. See Mrs Sharon Hodgson's official Parliament profile.
How long has Mrs Sharon Hodgson been an MP?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has served in the House of Commons for 21 years, 2 months. See Mrs Sharon Hodgson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mrs Sharon Hodgson?
Mrs Sharon Hodgson has 6 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mrs Sharon Hodgson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.