SUDDEN ARRHYTHMIC DEATH SYNDROME AND DEFIBRILLATORS

Early day motion 1034, tabled 6 February 2013 by Steve Rotheram (Labour). Signed by 49 members.

That this House expresses deep concern at the number of people dying in Britain each year as a result of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADs); notes that this condition can affect people aged between 12 and 35 years old; further notes that SADs can be detected by simply having an ECG test and that screening is vital in detecting the condition early; and believes that the Government should commission independent research into the life-saving benefits of introducing defibrillators in all schools and public buildings.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 5, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1.