Motion text
That this House calls for an increase in both awareness of and research into brain tumours; notes that this type of cancer presently receives less than 3 per cent of the UK’s cancer research budget despite being the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40; specifically recognises the need to raise awareness of diffuse midline glioma, commonly known as DIPG, the second most common type of primary high-grade brain tumour found in British children; expresses concern that treatment for DIPG has been unchanged for almost 40 years, with only 10 per cent of children with DIPG surviving for more than 2 years following their diagnosis; understands that symptoms of DIPG include difficulty in speaking and walking, weakness of facial muscles, problems with eye movement, headaches, and nausea; welcomes the fantastic effort of Fiona Govan, whose e-petition to this parliament to generate more publicity for DIPG and to achieve further funding for a disease that presently has no cure has gained over 100,000 signatures; commends the valuable research and efforts of organisations such as the Brain Tumour Charity that is currently leading new drugs research to target, prevent, and treat DIPG; and urges the Government to increase funding dedicated to research into DIPG and to expand recognition and treatment of this distressing disease.
Signatures (22)
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.
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 September 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 September 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
Ali, Tahir
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2020
Smith, Alyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
8 September 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
9 September 2020
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 September 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 September 2020
Whittaker, Craig
Conservative
Signed on
11 September 2020
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 September 2020
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 September 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 September 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 September 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
29 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.