Motion text
That this House notes the importance of attending cervical cancer screenings when invited; further notes the work done by the Public Health Agency in encouraging women to ensure cervical cancer screenings are carried out regularly; notes the devastating number of women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year; is aware that on average 81 people are diagnosed and 21 people die of cervical cancer in Northern Ireland each year; notes that this screening is not just a test for cancer but is also a preventive measure; understands that it is not an easy procedure for many women but helps save lives; and highlights the importance of accepting cervical cancer screening invitations and that support is there should the process become distressing or cause anxiety.
Signatures (8)
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.
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 July 2022
Penning, Sir Mike
Conservative
Signed on
5 July 2022
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
6 July 2022
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
8 July 2022
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 July 2022
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 September 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.