Early Day Motions

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE (NICE) DECISION ON ALZHEIMER'S DRUGS

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2766: tabled on 17 October 2006

Tabled in the 2005-06 session.

This motion has been signed by 126 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Motion text

That this House is concerned that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has rejected official appeals by organisations including the Alzheimer's Society, Royal College of Nursing, Age Concern and the Royal College of Psychiatrists against NICE's decision to restrict access to NHS drug treatments to people in the moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease; notes that thousands of people with dementia, their carers, doctors and nurses have made representations to NICE that these drugs improve quality of life at a cost of £2.50 per person per day; is concerned that NICE is proposing that from 22nd November 2006 clinicians should not prescribe effective drug treatments on the NHS to people in the early and late stages of Alzheimer's disease; is concerned that NICE recommends using the MMSE memory test to govern access to the drugs; believes that NICE's decision ignores the benefits the drugs bring to carers of people with Alzheimer's disease; fears that the decision will lead to an increase in NHS prescribing of dangerous sedative drugs; is further concerned that NICE does not have an independent appeal process; notes that NICE's appraisal of drugs for Alzheimer's disease has concluded; believes that the Department of Health now has a duty to ensure that doctors should be able to use their clinical discretion to prescribe effective Alzheimer's drug treatments; and urges the Secretary of State for Health to issue guidance to the NHS which makes clear that funding must be provided to allow clinicians flexibility to prescribe as appropriate.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Gibson, Dr Ian
Labour
Signed on 17 October 2006
Norwich North
Primary
Spink, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 17 October 2006
Castle Point
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on 17 October 2006
Worthing West
Russell, Bob
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 October 2006
Colchester
Durkan, Mark
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on 17 October 2006
Foyle
Dobbin, Jim
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Heywood and Middleton

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Anderson, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Blaydon
Anderson, Janet
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2006
Rossendale and Darwen
Atkinson, Mr Peter
Conservative
Signed on 2 November 2006
Hexham
Austin, John
Labour
Signed on 25 October 2006
Erith and Thamesmead
Bercow, John
Conservative
Signed on 1 November 2006
Buckingham
Berry, Dr Roger
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Kingswood
Betts, Mr Clive
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Sheffield, Attercliffe
Borrow, Mr David S.
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
South Ribble
Breed, Mr Colin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 October 2006
South East Cornwall
Brooke, Annette
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2006
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Browne, Mr Jeremy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 October 2006
Taunton
Burrowes, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 6 November 2006
Enfield, Southgate
Burstow, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 1 November 2006
Sutton and Cheam
Burt, Lorely
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2006
Solihull
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on 30 October 2006
Blyth Valley
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Gower
Clapham, Mr Michael
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Barnsley West and Penistone
Clappison, Mr James
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2006
Hertsmere
Clelland, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Tyne Bridge
Cohen, Harry
Labour
Signed on 25 October 2006
Leyton and Wanstead
Conway, Derek
Conservative
Signed on 25 October 2006
Old Bexley and Sidcup
Crabb, Mr Stephen
Conservative
Signed on 18 October 2006
Preseli Pembrokeshire
Crausby, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Bolton North East
Cryer, Mrs Ann
Labour
Signed on 20 October 2006
Keighley
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on 30 October 2006
Coventry South
Davies, Dai
Independent
Signed on 30 October 2006
Blaenau Gwent
Davies, David T. C.
Conservative
Signed on 2 November 2006
Monmouth
Davies, Mr Quentin
Conservative
Signed on 30 October 2006
Grantham and Stamford
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Burton
Devine, Jim
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Livingston
Dismore, Mr Andrew
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Hendon
Donaldson, Mr Jeffrey M.
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 18 October 2006
Lagan Valley
Dowd, Jim
Labour
Signed on 6 November 2006
Lewisham West
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Stroud
Ennis, Jeff
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Barnsley East and Mexborough
Etherington, Bill
Labour
Signed on 24 October 2006
Sunderland North
Evans, Mr Nigel
Conservative
Signed on 19 October 2006
Ribble Valley
Featherstone, Lynne
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 31 October 2006
Hornsey and Wood Green
Fisher, Mark
Labour
Signed on 1 November 2006
Stoke-on-Trent Central
Foster, Michael Jabez
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Hastings and Rye
Francis, Dr Hywel
Labour
Signed on 25 October 2006
Aberavon
Fraser, Mr Christopher
Conservative
Signed on 31 October 2006
South West Norfolk
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 October 2006
St Ives
Gerrard, Mr Neil
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Walthamstow
Goodman, Helen
Labour
Signed on 25 October 2006
Bishop Auckland
Goodwill, Mr Robert
Conservative
Signed on 2 November 2006
Scarborough and Whitby
Gray, Mr James
Conservative
Signed on 23 October 2006
North Wiltshire
Hamilton, Mr David
Labour
Signed on 24 October 2006
Midlothian
Hamilton, Fabian
Labour
Signed on 30 October 2006
Leeds North East
Hemming, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 19 October 2006
Birmingham, Yardley
Hepburn, Mr Stephen
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2006
Jarrow
Heyes, David
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Ashton-under-Lyne
Hodgson, Mrs Sharon
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Gateshead East and Washington West
Holmes, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 October 2006
Chesterfield
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Luton North
Horwood, Mr Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 November 2006
Cheltenham
Hoyle, Mr Lindsay
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Chorley
Humble, Mrs Joan
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Blackpool North and Fleetwood
Hunter, Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 October 2006
Cheadle
Illsley, Mr Eric
Labour
Signed on 6 November 2006
Barnsley Central
Jenkins, Mr Brian
Labour
Signed on 24 October 2006
Tamworth
Keetch, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2006
Hereford
Kemp, Mr Fraser
Labour
Signed on 30 October 2006
Houghton and Washington East
Key, Robert
Conservative
Signed on 19 October 2006
Salisbury
Laxton, Mr Bob
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Derby North
Leech, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 October 2006
Manchester, Withington
Lepper, David
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Brighton, Pavilion
Lloyd, Tony
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Manchester Central
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 18 October 2006
Meirionnydd Nant Conwy
Main, Anne
Conservative
Signed on 30 October 2006
St Albans
Marris, Rob
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Wolverhampton South West
Marsden, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Blackpool South
McCafferty, Chris
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Calder Valley
McCrea, Rev Dr William
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 25 October 2006
South Antrim
McGovern, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Dundee West
Meale, Mr Alan
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Mansfield
Miller, Andrew
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Ellesmere Port and Neston
Milton, Anne
Conservative
Signed on 2 November 2006
Guildford
Mitchell, Mr Austin
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Great Grimsby
Moon, Mrs Madeleine
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Bridgend
Morgan, Julie
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Cardiff North
Moss, Mr Malcolm
Conservative
Signed on 24 October 2006
North East Cambridgeshire
Mulholland, Greg
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 31 October 2006
Leeds North West
Naysmith, Dr Doug
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Bristol North West
O'Hara, Mr Edward
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Knowsley South
Penning, Mike
Conservative
Signed on 6 November 2006
Hemel Hempstead
Pope, Mr Greg
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Hyndburn
Prentice, Mr Gordon
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Pendle
Rowen, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 25 October 2006
Rochdale
Ruddock, Joan
Labour
Signed on 6 November 2006
Lewisham, Deptford
Sanders, Mr Adrian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 October 2006
Torbay
Shepherd, Mr Richard
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2006
Aldridge-Brownhills
Simpson, Alan
Labour
Signed on 19 October 2006
Nottingham South
Singh, Mr Marsha
Labour
Signed on 31 October 2006
Bradford West
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on 2 November 2006
Bolsover
Smith, Geraldine
Labour
Signed on 25 October 2006
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Stewart, Ian
Labour
Signed on 30 October 2006
Eccles
Stringer, Graham
Labour
Signed on 2 November 2006
Manchester, Blackley
Stunell, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 23 October 2006
Hazel Grove
Tami, Mark
Labour
Signed on 24 October 2006
Alyn and Deeside
Taylor, David
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
North West Leicestershire
Taylor, Dr Richard
Independent
Signed on 18 October 2006
Wyre Forest
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on 6 November 2006
Hemsworth
Turner, Dr Desmond
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Brighton, Kemptown
Vaizey, Mr Edward
Conservative
Signed on 24 October 2006
Wantage
Vaz, Keith
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Leicester East
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Finchley and Golders Green
Wallace, Mr Ben
Conservative
Signed on 30 October 2006
Lancaster and Wyre
Walley, Joan
Labour
Signed on 26 October 2006
Stoke-on-Trent North
Walter, Mr Robert
Conservative
Signed on 6 November 2006
North Dorset
Wareing, Mr Robert N.
Labour
Signed on 18 October 2006
Liverpool, West Derby
Williams, Mrs Betty
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2006
Conwy
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on 24 October 2006
Caernarfon
Williams, Mark
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2006
Ceredigion
Williams, Mr Roger
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 26 October 2006
Brecon and Radnorshire
Willis, Mr Phil
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 18 October 2006
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Wilshire, Mr David
Conservative
Signed on 25 October 2006
Spelthorne
Winterton, Ann
Conservative
Signed on 26 October 2006
Congleton
Winterton, Sir Nicholas
Conservative
Signed on 24 October 2006
Macclesfield
Wyatt, Derek
Labour
Signed on 23 October 2006
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.