COMPENSATION FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THALIDOMIDE

Early day motion 423, tabled 6 December 2006 by Paul Rowen (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 89 members.

That this House notes the continued difficulties faced by the 450 individuals who have been permanently damaged by the drug thalidomide; further notes that the health of many people affected by thalidomide continues to deteriorate and that many continue to require financial support to maintain their independence; recognises the social and moral responsibility borne by the manufacturers of the drug, Chemie Grunethal; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health to pursue the matter with Chemie Grunethal with a view to obtaining payment for British victims of thalidomide.

Signatures by party: Labour 41, Liberal Democrat 27, Conservative 10, DUP 7, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 1.