Childhood cancer

Early day motion 337, tabled 30 January 2024 by Emma Lewell (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes that over 4,000 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year; further notes that cancer is still the biggest killer by disease of children and young people in the UK; recognises the unique medical and psychosocial impacts of cancer on children and young people as compared to cancer in adults; expresses concern that the Major Conditions Strategy is being driven by adult-focused conditions and will be insufficient to address these unique impacts; highlights the Children and Young People’s Cancer Plan proposed by the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group and Young Lives vs Cancer; and urges the Government to adopt the provisions of the Plan to comprehensively address the needs of children and young people with cancer.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Independent 4, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.