NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE

Early day motion 687, tabled 14 January 2008 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 176 members.

That this House records its thanks for the outstanding work of the National Association of Colitis and Crohn's Disease, the voluntary organisation working to improve the lives of people affected by inflammatory bowel conditions; notes its campaign to highlight, amongst other things, the importance of the provision and training of specialist nurses to help care for sufferers of such diseases; recalls that the Department of Health is currently reviewing its strategy on managing chronic illnesses; and calls upon the Government to deliver the necessary financial and technical support needed for the effective management of such illnesses.

Signatures by party: Labour 92, Liberal Democrat 44, Conservative 22, DUP 6, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent Labour 1, UUP 1.