MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAMPAIGN AND THE CHARITY TIMES CAMPAIGNING TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD 2011

Early day motion 2271, tabled 18 October 2011 by David Anderson (Labour). Signed by 31 members.

That this House congratulates the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign on winning the Campaigning Team of the Year at the Charity Times Awards 2011; notes that the judges praised an outstanding campaign with outstanding results; recognises the tireless dedication and commitment of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's supporters in campaigning for service improvements; further notes the contribution of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy in working with the NHS and campaigners to improve services; welcomes the national neuromuscular work plan which is currently being undertaken by the Departmentof Health; and hopes that there will be further service improvements for people with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions across the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 5, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Plaid Cymru 1.