STEPHEN SUTTON

Early day motion 1295, tabled 28 April 2014 by Nigel Evans (Conservative). Signed by 31 members.

That this House praises the truly inspiring fundraising efforts of Stephen Sutton; understands that Stephen was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer aged 15; considers it remarkable that, now aged 19, Stephen has managed to raise almost £3,000,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust; salutes Stephen's bravery and desire to help others; recognises that Stephen was awarded the Kids Count charity's Most Inspirational Young Person's Award in 2013; further praises Kids Count for raising the profile of young people who inspire others in a truly amazing way; and calls on the Department of Health to follow Stephen's example of doing what it can to improve the uptake of bowel cancer screening.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Conservative 5, DUP 4, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Alliance 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.