PROVISION OF BETA INTERFERON

Early day motion 562, tabled 20 April 1999 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 25 members.

That this House notes the issuing of Health Service Circular 1999/999 on the multiple sclerosis drug Beta Interferon; believes that this circular represents a further withdrawal from the Government's pledge of universal care for those that need it; finds the circular pre-empts proper consideration by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence; and opposes any further moves to ration drugs available on the NHS on grounds of cost rather than clinical effectiveness.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 18, Labour 5, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.