WORLD ASTHMA DAY,4 MAY 2004

Early day motion 1101, tabled 29 April 2004 by Adrian Bailey (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 65 members.

That this House recognises the seriousness of asthma in the United Kingdom and the impact this chronic illness has on people from all walks of life; congratulates the National Asthma Campaign involvement in World Asthma Day, 4th May 2004, which aims to draw attention to the debilitating affects of asthma; asks the public, healthcare professionals and the Government to take this issue seriously; therefore welcomes the statement by the Secretary of State for Health that chronic illnesses have a huge impact on people's quality of life and the commitment he made to ensure that those who suffer from diseases such as asthma receive the support they need; and looks forward to the introduction of comprehensive models of chronic disease management such as the Kaiser Permanente model in the USA.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 5, Conservative 2, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.