VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY

Early day motion 1299, tabled 18 January 2011 by Grahame Morris (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House welcomes the benefits of vitamin B12 therapy; believes that greater emphasis must be placed on recognising and treating B12 deficiency which can be a major cause of ill health and unemployment; recognises that the replacement of the missing nutrient can restore quality of life, enthusiasm and energy to the individual; notes that many of the drugs used to treat misdiagnosis are expensive and can have lasting adverse effects; and calls on the health community to recognise and research vitamin B12 deficiency to ensure the needs and symptom patterns of patients can be treated in a way that is cost-effective, without side-effects and completely safe.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.