MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH

Early day motion 913, tabled 5 January 2016 by Andy McDonald (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House notes with concern that mesothelioma is an invasive form of lung cancer caused primarily by prior exposure to asbestos; recognises that there is currently no cure for this devastating disease and that mesothelioma patients frequently have a very short life expectancy and experience complex and debilitating symptoms; further notes that the UK has the highest rate of the disease in the world and that over the next 30 years more than 50,000 people will die of mesothelioma in the UK unless new treatments are found; believes that investment in research into the causes and potential cures for mesothelioma is desperately needed; and calls on the Government to facilitate the establishment of a long-term sustainable mesothelioma research scheme funded by the insurance.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Scottish National Party 14, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.