Motion text
That this House recognises the unimaginable pain experienced by families receiving a childhood cancer diagnosis; pays heartfelt tribute to David and Sara Watson, who, following the devastating loss of their much loved son Adam, have channelled their grief into tireless campaigning to support other families on this harrowing journey; notes with deep concern the current delay of up to three months in accessing Child Disability Living Allowance (DLA) following a cancer diagnosis, despite the immediate and overwhelming needs of the child and their family; supports the call for urgent legislative reform through Adam’s Law, which would ensure automatic and immediate access to Child DLA upon diagnosis of childhood cancer; commends the work of the charity B Positive in advocating for improved wraparound support services; and urges the Government to act without delay to deliver compassionate, timely, and effective support to families facing the trauma of childhood cancer.
Signatures (12)
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.
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
2 June 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 June 2025
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2025
Adam, Shockat
Independent
Signed on
4 June 2025
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
6 June 2025
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
9 June 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 June 2025
Easton, Alex
Independent
Signed on
10 June 2025
Logan, Seamus
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 June 2025
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
12 June 2025
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
11 July 2025
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on
28 January 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.