FUNDING OF EXUBERA

Early day motion 2038, tabled 25 April 2006 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 65 members.

That this House notes the interim recommendation made by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) not to fund the drug Exubera; believes that inhaled insulin would greatly improve the quality of life for the two million diabetics in the UK who are often forced to inject up to five times a day; further notes that this is the first major breakthrough in the treatment of diabetes since the discovery of insulin in the 1920s; urges the Government and NICE to reconsider its decision; encourages all interested parties to make representations to NICE by 10th May to urge them to reconsider their stance; and hopes that NICE will listen to the growing number of people and organisations who want this inhaled insulin to be freely available.

Signatures by party: Labour 32, Conservative 18, Liberal Democrat 11, DUP 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.