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BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS

Early day motion 596, tabled 24 April 2001 by Jane Griffiths (Labour). Signed by 73 members.

That this House is concerned at the high number of preventable deaths from bowel cancer, and is particularly concerned that a disproportionate number of men die from bowel cancer; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to take measures during National Bowel Cancer Awareness Month to encourage men to seek treatment as soon as symptoms appear, and to be aware that embarrassment can kill.

Signatures by party: Labour 54, Liberal Democrat 12, Labour/Co-operative 3, UUP 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1.