CHILDREN'S CANCER MONTH 2003

Early day motion 25, tabled 26 November 2003 by Tim Yeo (Conservative). Signed by 76 members.

That this House supports Children's Cancer Month and congratulates Cancer Research UK for designating December to this cause; notes that 1,400 children are diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year and that the disease is the most common cause of death from illness in children aged between one and 14; and commends the excellent work done by UK charities in helping children cope with this illness and in encouraging them to recover from the different types of cancer that affect them.

Signatures by party: Conservative 62, Labour 4, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1, Independent Ulster Unionist 1.