Motion text
That this House recognises the Brittle Bone Society’s campaign to mark the month of May as the National Awareness Month for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI); notes that OI is a genetic bone disorder characterised by fragile bones that affects a person from birth; recognises that around 5,000 people across the UK are affected by the condition; celebrates the work of the Brittle Bone Society, who offer a variety of support to those affected, including but not limited to practical assistance; commends the campaign for a National Awareness Month ran by the Brittle Bone Society and its supporters, which will help raise awareness among the general public of the condition; and calls on the Government to back the campaign and officially recognise May as the National Awareness Month for OI.
Signatures (15)
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.
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 June 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 June 2022
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 June 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
16 June 2022
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
16 June 2022
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 June 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 June 2022
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 June 2022
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
16 June 2022
Qaisar, Ms Anum
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 June 2022
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 June 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 June 2022
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
20 June 2022
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
27 June 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
29 June 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.