CHILDHOOD MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Early day motion 342, tabled 21 November 2007 by James Gray (Conservative). Signed by 76 members.

That this House believes that the current understanding of childhood multiple sclerosis (MS) among health professionals is too low and that some are unaware that the condition can occur in children at all; notes that disease modifying therapies are not automatically available to children with MS through the NHS and that there are few specialist services; further notes that childhood MS can have a huge impact on the educational, social and economic outcomes for children living with the condition; and commends the MS Society for its work to improve the care and support available to children with MS and their families.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Conservative 19, Liberal Democrat 17, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.