AWARENESS OF LYMPHATIC CANCER

Early day motion 1630, tabled 21 March 2011 by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 93 members.

That this House notes that lymphoma is now the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK with over 12,500 new cases a year and over 75,000 people living with the disease; commends the work of the Lymphoma Association as a charity specialising in providing information and support to those affected by lymphatic cancer; congratulates the Association on its 25th anniversary; and urges the Department of Health to pursue all possible avenues to raise awareness of the disease among both GPs and the public.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 33, Labour 29, Conservative 19, DUP 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.