Motion text
That this House marks Childhood Cancer Month and expresses its solidarity with the children and families across the UK facing the devastating reality of a childhood cancer diagnosis; pays heartfelt tribute to the courage and advocacy of families who, in the midst of grief and hardship, continue to campaign for change, including David and Sara Watson from Banbridge in memory of their much-loved son Adam; notes with concern the current delay of up to three months for families to access Child Disability Living Allowance following a cancer diagnosis, despite the immediate and overwhelming needs this situation creates; therefore calls for urgent legislative reform to ensure automatic and immediate entitlement to that support; commends the tireless work of charities and organisations, including B-Positive, founded by Adam, which continues to provide vital wraparound support and advocacy for affected families; and urges the Government to take decisive action during Childhood Cancer Month to establish a national framework of timely financial and practical assistance so that no family has to endure unnecessary delays in receiving the help they so desperately need.
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.
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 September 2025
Maskell, Rachael
Independent
Signed on
4 September 2025
Easton, Alex
Independent
Signed on
4 September 2025
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
8 September 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
8 September 2025
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
8 September 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.