CANCER CENTRE STATUS FOR THE CHRISTIE HOSPITAL
Early day motion 152, tabled 7 December 1999 by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative). Signed by 71 members.
That this House congratulates the Christie Hospital NHS Trust on its outstanding achievements in the fight against cancer; recognises The Christie's significant strengths in the delivery of specialist cancer surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy; and urges the Government to make resources available to enhance The Christie's surgical facilities by the development of on-site intensive care beds, thereby helping The Christie to achieve designation as a specialist surgical cancer centre for the North West.
Signatures by party: Labour 39, Conservative 20, Liberal Democrat 9, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.