World Cancer Day 2022

Early day motion 897, tabled 25 January 2022 by Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes that 4 February 2022 is World Cancer Day which aims to raise awareness, improve education and call for nations to work together to tackle cancer globally; understands that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime and recognises that early detection of cancer is crucial in improving the chances of effective treatment results; supports measures to assist in reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption and to tackle obesity, which may assist in the prevention of one in three cancers; believes that no-one should feel alone or confused when being diagnosed with cancer and commends the work of Cancer Research UK and its volunteers, who provide invaluable information and support to those diagnosed with cancer and their families; and calls for increased investment in cancer research to save lives and allow more people living with cancer to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives as we look forward to a future without cancer.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 9, Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.