NATIONAL INFERTILITY DAY - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Motion text

That this House congratulates the organisers of National Infertility Day for raising awareness of infertility as a health need which is presently not properly addressed; recognises the profound psychological and emotional strain faced by couples denied access to appropriate treatment; further recognises that excellent results may be achieved if patients are rapidly investigated and referred for appropriate treatment; is therefore concerned that although one in six couples seek medical help to achieve a pregnancy, fertility is not included in 'Health of the Nation'; is further concerned that treatment is dependent on which part of the country couples live in and their ability to pay for certain treatment; recognises that inappropriate treatment or delay in referrals wastes valuable NHS resources; and therefore calls on the Government to ensure that appropriate treatment, including IVF is provided to anyone requiring it as an NHS treatment.

Signatures (83)

Supporters (83)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

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.

Heppell, Mr John

Nottingham East

Adams, Mrs Irene

Anderson, Janet

Rossendale and Darwen

Newham North West

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Betts, Mr Clive

Sheffield, Attercliffe

Houghton and Washington

Bradley, Mr Keith

Manchester, Withington

Burden, Richard

Birmingham, Northfield

Campbell, Mr Ronnie

Campbell-Savours, Mr Dale

Liberal Democrat

Chidgey, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

Chisholm, Mr Malcolm

Edinburgh, Leith

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

Clarke, Mr Eric

Clelland, Mr David

Connarty, Michael

Islington North

Darling, Mr Alistair

Edinburgh Central

Davis, Mr Terry

Birmingham, Hodge Hill

Denham, Mr John

Southampton, Itchen

Etherington, Bill

Sunderland North

St Helens North

Ewing, Mrs Margaret

Scottish National Party

Gerrard, Mr Neil

Godman, Dr Norman

Greenock and Port Glasgow

Golding, Mrs Llin

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Griffiths, Mr Win

Gunnell, Mr John

Morley and Leeds South

Warrington South

Hanson, Mr David

Liberal Democrat

Howarth, Mr George

Howells, Dr Kim

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Jackson, Glenda

Hampstead and Highgate

Sheffield, Hillsborough

Jamieson, Mr David

Plymouth, Devonport

Jones, Mr Jon Owen

Cardiff Central

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Liverpool, Broadgreen

Livingstone, Mr Ken

Liverpool, Garston

Marshall, Mr Jim

Leicester South

McAllion, Mr John

McKelvey, William

Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Michie, Mr Bill

Sheffield, Heeley

Milburn, Mr Alan

O'Brien, Mr Mike

North Warwickshire

Patchett, Terry

Prentice, Bridget

Purchase, Mr Ken

Wolverhampton North East

Redmond, Martin

Roche, Mrs Barbara

Hornsey and Wood Green

Rooker, Mr Jeff

Birmingham, Perry Barr

Lewisham, Deptford

Salmond, Mr Alex

Scottish National Party

Banff and Buchan

Birmingham, Ladywood

Nottingham South

Sutcliffe, Mr Gerry

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Wise, Mrs Audrey

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.

Amendments (1)

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

NATIONAL INFERTILITY DAY (Amendment 1)

at end add 'and draws to Her Majesty's Government's attention the 50 per cent. reduction in male fertility in the past 40 years; notes that half of all infertility issues in families is caused by male infertility; and calls for urgent research into the links between male infertility and the release of oestrogen into drinking water and via anabolic steroids used in cattle.'.

David Alton

Liberal Democrat, Liverpool, Mossley Hill

2

signatures

EDM 1379A1: tabled on 23 June 1994