MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NATIONAL THERAPY CENTRES

Early day motion 340, tabled 21 November 2007 by James Gray (Conservative). Signed by 67 members.

That this House praises Multiple Sclerosis National Therapy Centres (MSNTCs) which offer invaluable assistance to thousands of MS sufferers and their families in England and Wales by providing a wide range of drug-free symptom management therapies, advice and support; notes that MSNTCs are non-profit-making charities which raise about £6 million annually, which is used entirely to meet their cost; is concerned at the Healthcare Commission's decision to impose charges for inspection of MSNTCs; further notes that these fees will have a very serious impact, making MSNTCs the only non-profit-making bodies charged these fees; further notes that Welsh MSNTCs are exempt from charges; and calls on the Government to review the Healthcare Commission's decision on inspection charges.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 10, DUP 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.