ENCEPHALITIS WORLD DAY

Early day motion 975, tabled 22 February 2017 by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 27 members.

That this House recognises that 22 February 2017 is World Encephalitis Day, the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis; thanks all those who wear red on that day in support of those who fight or who have fought encephalitis; congratulates the charities who have worked tirelessly to support and raise awareness of the cause; notes the struggles of victims, around 500,000 people globally of encephalitis; further notes that encephalitis affects more people annually than certain types of meningitis and motor neurone disease and yet remains less well known; and encourages everyone to show their support for all those affected by encephalitis.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 14, Labour 3, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.