DIAGNOSIS OF COELIAC DISEASE

Early day motion 289, tabled 22 June 2010 by Gordon Banks (Labour). Signed by 42 members.

That this House recognises that people with coeliac disease have an autoimmune disease for which the only treatment is a lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet; acknowledges that one in 100 people have the condition but that only 12 to 15 per cent. of these people are diagnosed; urges the medical profession to improve diagnosis rates to reduce the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis; and supports Coeliac UK and its campaign to help the half a million undiagnosed get a diagnosis of their condition which will significantly improve their quality of life and save the NHS money.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 7, DUP 6, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1.