NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE INQUIRY INTO BETA INTERFERON

Early day motion 899, tabled 27 June 2000 by Lord Corbett of Castle Vale (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House notes with concern that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence may recommend that beta interferon be denied to those people with MS who would benefit from it; recognises that significant numbers of people across the world have benefited from beta interferon; is aware that beta interferon is available in all other major European countries; and calls upon NICE to ensure this treatment is equitably available through the NHS.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.