SIR JOHN CROFTON UNION MEDAL

Early day motion 927, tabled 2 November 2005 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House congratulates tuberculosis (TB) pioneer Sir John Crofton on his award of the Union Medal, the highest honour awarded by the International Union against TB and Lung Diseases; recognises his outstanding contribution to the control of TB and lung disease; and notes that his work in the field has helped cure over 10 million people of the disease worldwide.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.