SIR JOHN CROFTON

Early day motion 2232, tabled 4 November 2009 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 42 members.

That this House mourns the sad loss of tuberculosis (TB) pioneer Sir John Crofton who died on 3 November 2009, aged 97; recognises his outstanding contribution to the control of TB during his lifetime with his work in the field helping to cure over 10 million people of the disease worldwide; notes that Sir John was awarded the Union Medal, the highest honour awarded by the International Union against TB and Lung Diseases for his groundbreaking work; and sends condolences to the friends and family of Sir John who will no doubt be very proud of a remarkable man.

Signatures by party: Labour 25, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.