Motion text
That this House notes with pride that Belfast is among the centres set for a cancer research boost as scientists receive £47.5 million over the next five years to help develop new treatments; further notes that as a part of a partnership between Cancer Research UK, the NIHR and The Little Princess, 17 adult Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres (ECMCs) will host clinical trials for these treatments; highlights how this will increase funding for the paediatric network and can help employ new research staff, including nurses and data managers, who are critical for delivering these trials to patients; further highlights the potential this research has to saves lives, especially children and young people and that there is a sense of renewed hope and positivity; and sends thanks to Cancer Research UK, NIHR and The Little Princess Trust for this partnership which has enabled Belfast to be a crucial part of research into life saving treatment.
Signatures (6)
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
16 January 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
17 January 2023
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 January 2023
Donaldson, Sir Jeffrey M
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 January 2023
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 January 2023
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
25 January 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.