NATIONAL TINNITUS WEEK

Early day motion 1439, tabled 9 February 2011 by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House supports National Tinnitus Week, which began on 7 February 2011; commends the continued work of the British Tinnitus Association in raising awareness and its sustained research into this condition; is concerned that nearly 10 per cent. of the population suffers from tinnitus in some form, which can cause pain, stress, disturbed sleep patterns and behavioural changes to its sufferers; notes that incidents are on the rise, linking hearing damage to personal music players; and calls on the Government to help raise awareness of tinnitus amongst GPs.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 6, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.