WORLD LEPROSY WEEK

Early day motion 611, tabled 29 January 2003 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 54 members.

That this House congratulates all involved in promoting World Leprosy Week from 20th to 26th January and also the 50th annual World Leprosy Day on 26th January; in particular records its appreciation to those who work for LEPRA, the British Leprosy Relief Association which cares for and cures people of leprosy around the world; notes that more than 750,000 new patients, 100,000 of them children, are diagnosed each year; acknowledges that LEPRA relies on its dedicated volunteers in raising funds in order to finance its activities; and wishes all concerned continuing success with the charity's caring work and efforts to eliminate the disease.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, UUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.