Motion text
That this House recognises World Cancer Day 2021; acknowledges the difficulty that cancer patients and their families have faced during the covid-19 pandemic; notes that 2.9 million people across the UK are living with cancer; further notes the reduction in cancer screenings and routine diagnostic work throughout the pandemic has resulted in approximately 35,000 missing cancer diagnoses; calls on the Government to refocus efforts on the prevention, detection and cure of all cancers; and further calls on the Government to pursue a national cancer recovery plan to offer diagnosis and treatment to all those who have been left behind as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
Signatures (14)
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.
Farron, Tim
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 February 2021
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 February 2021
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
8 February 2021
Lewis, Clive
Labour
Signed on
4 February 2021
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
4 February 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 February 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
8 February 2021
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
8 February 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
8 February 2021
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on
8 February 2021
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 February 2021
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 February 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
11 February 2021
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
25 February 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.