LYMPHOMA MANIFESTO

Early day motion 1026, tabled 15 November 2005 by David Lidington (Conservative). Signed by 245 members.

That this House applauds the Lymphoma Association, Leukaemia CARE, Leukaemia Research Fund and CancerBACUP on the launch of the Lymphoma Manifesto; notes that every hour of every day one person in the UK is diagnosed with lymphatic cancer; further notes that given the appropriate treatment at the appropriate time, many lymphoma patients can have their disease managed effectively or even be cured; recognises that successful treatment of lymphoma depends on accurate diagnosis; believes that all patients should have access to the best treatment regardless of where they live; agrees that every patient deserves high quality care and support throughout diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that treating the patients of tomorrow requires investment in research today; and calls on the Government to respond constructively to the Lymphoma Manifesto objectives of securing accurate diagnosis, universal access to treatment, quality care and information, and investment in research that will ensure that lymphoma patients receive the best treatment, by making lymphoma care and research a high priority within overall NHS spending and investment.

Signatures by party: Conservative 106, Labour 84, Liberal Democrat 41, DUP 6, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.