WORLD LEPROSY DAY

Early day motion 929, tabled 9 January 2014 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House acknowledges that World Leprosy Day is on 26 January 2014; welcomes the significant advancements made in leprosy treatment; notes that despite this medical progress, discrimination related to leprosy is still prevalent; records with appreciation the 90th anniversary of Lepra, the world's first leprosy prevention organisation; commends the efforts of this charity in giving leprosy-affected people a voice with which to demand their rights; recognises that neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) including leprosy occur in extreme poverty and cause further extreme poverty and that controlling NTDs is a key component of promoting economic development; and calls on the Government to mark World Leprosy Day by committing the UK to seek maximum multi- and bilateral aid effectiveness in efforts to combat this curable disease and reduce poverty.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 5, Conservative 4, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.