BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN 'WEAR IT PINK' 2006

Early day motion 2721, tabled 11 October 2006 by Shailesh Vara (Conservative). Signed by 167 members.

That this House recognises that over 41,000 women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006; endorses Breast Cancer Campaign in organising `Wear it Pink' on Friday 27th October; notes the importance of the event in promoting awareness of breast cancer amongst the general public; encourages hon. Members to participate in the initiative to help raise funds for independent breast cancer research at centres of excellence throughout the UK; and congratulates Breast Cancer Campaign and all its supporters for having raised nearly £1.7 million in 2005 through `Wear it Pink'.

Signatures by party: Labour 76, Conservative 46, Liberal Democrat 35, DUP 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.