BETA INTERFERON AND GLATIRAMER ACETATE

Early day motion 126, tabled 19 December 2000 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 79 members.

That this House notes mounting evidence that disease-modifying drugs (beta interferons and glatiramer acetate) bring long-term benefits to people with MS; recognises the benefits these drugs bring in terms of improved health and maintaining independence; believes any cost-effectiveness assessment of these drugs must take full account of their effect on the lives of individuals and of the total costs of supporting a person disabled by MS; and calls upon the Government to make these drugs available through the National Health Service on the recommendation of a neurologist.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 4, UUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.