LEVELS OF DIABETES IN THE UK

Early day motion 164, tabled 22 June 2015 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 34 members.

That this House is deeply concerned that diabetes in the UK has now reached an all-time high according to latest NHS data; notes that there are now 3.9 million people with diabetes in the UK, and more people continue to be diagnosed; further notes that Type 2 diabetes, which is preventable, accounts for over 90 per cent of diabetes cases in the UK; is further concerned at the severity of diabetes complications if the condition is not managed carefully, including amputation, kidney, eye, brain, nerve and heart damage; and calls on the Government to provide regular updates on the progress of the National Diabetes Prevention Programme and to implement it across the UK as soon as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, DUP 5, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.