Motion text
That this House notes that tooth decay is one of the most common causes of hospital admission in young children, despite the fact that it is a largely preventable disease; expresses concern that, according to Government statistics, as of 2022, 23.7% of five year-olds in England experienced dentinal decay, with notable regional disparities, ranging from 19.1% in the South West to 30.6% in the North West; highlights that, in 2022, children living in the most deprived areas of the country were almost three times as likely to have experience of dentinal decay as those living in the least deprived areas; further highlights that poor oral health in children can lead to school absenteeism and that, as the Government has stated, it can cause pain and infection and affect a child’s ability to eat, smile and socialise; calls on the Government to urgently develop a comprehensive national children’s oral health strategy to secure a healthier future for children in England; believes that such a strategy should be led by the Department of Health and Social Care and that there should be collaboration with other Government departments and a wide range of stakeholders, including specialist paediatric dentists, in developing the strategy; and further believes that the strategy should commit to investing in oral health promotion initiatives, that it should outline clear goals to reduce waiting times and should focus on targeted preventive measures, early intervention, and improved access to high-quality dental care for all children, regardless of socioeconomic status or location.
Signatures (23)
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.
Greenwood, Margaret
Labour
Signed on
14 December 2023
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
18 December 2023
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stringer, Graham
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Sultana, Zarah
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Howarth, Sir George
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 December 2023
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
18 December 2023
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
19 December 2023
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
19 December 2023
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
8 January 2024
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
9 January 2024
Girvan, Paul
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
1 February 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.