CANCER CHARITIES
Early day motion 136, tabled 19 November 2002 by Ashok Kumar (Labour). Signed by 87 members.
That this House applauds the action taken by the 17 cancer charities to highlight the dangers of cancer; recognises the benefits of a co-ordinated approach to cancer detection, research, treatment and prevention through the creation of an anti-cancer strategy across the NHS; welcomes their excellent 'Call for Action' document; and calls for increased resources to be allocated to the prevention and treatment of cancer in the UK.
Signatures by party: Labour 61, Liberal Democrat 10, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 3, UUP 3, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.