MS WEEK

Early day motion 1352, tabled 21 April 2008 by James Gray (Conservative). Signed by 70 members.

That this House supports the 2008 MS week which runs from 21st to 27th April 2008; recognises that the UK has one of the highest prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world and that the condition impacts on all aspects of a person's life; notes the current shortage of effective treatments or a cure for MS; supports the exploration of important new avenues of research into MS and other conditions such as Parkinson's disease and motor neurone disease, including potential developments in the use of hybrid embryos as part of research; and welcomes the MS Society's growing investment in essential research.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 9, DUP 6, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UKIP 1.