BREAST CANCER IN THE OVER 50'S

Early day motion 1639, tabled 8 September 2003 by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 67 members.

That this House supports Breast Cancer's 80 over 50 breast awareness campaign; notes that 80 per cent. of breast cancer cases occur in women over the age of 50; notes that research undertaken by Breast Cancer Care and Boots the Chemist shows that older women have a low awareness of age as a risk factor in relation to breast cancer; and urges the Government to review its health education and breast screening programme strategy to improve awareness of risk in relation to breast cancer amongst women over the age of 50.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 17, DUP 3, Conservative 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.