ANIMAL INSULIN

Early day motion 598, tabled 26 January 2005 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 87 members.

That this House expresses concern at reports from the Insulin Dependent Diabetes trust that NovoNordisk is threatening to cease production of animal-based insulin products, one of only two current suppliers of such insulin in the UK; acknowledges the reduction of warning symptoms of an impending hypoglycaemic attack experienced by some diabetics who were switched from animal based to synthetic human insulins; notes the importance of providing easy and consistent access to both types of insulin; and calls on the Government to ensure a reliable supply of animal insulin is secured for the foreseeable future.

Signatures by party: Conservative 32, Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 23, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.