AUTISM
Early day motion 705, tabled 15 January 2008 by Harry Cohen (Labour). Signed by 115 members.
That this House supports the call of Ivan Corea of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK for a national strategy on autism and a 10 year plan of action on autism and Asperger's syndrome; notes that the Prime Minister recently met Mr Corea and discussed autism; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to support the idea of an Autism Taskforce in order for Government departments, the voluntary sector, charities, community groups and parents groups to work together to address the serious education and health issues facing parents, carers and people with autism and Asperger's syndrome.
Signatures by party: Labour 63, Liberal Democrat 24, Conservative 13, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Respect 1.