Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Andrew George (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 6 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 45 members in total.

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FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF MS RISK SHARING SCHEME

That this House welcomes the introduction, a year ago, of the National Health Service risk sharing scheme which provided for people with multiple sclerosis to receive treatment with beta interferons and glatiramer acetate while data on long-term effectiveness is gathered; shares the frustration of thousands of people with MS who could benefit from this treatment and who have not had access to these drugs a full year after the scheme was introduced; and believes that the Government should take steps to ensure all those meeting the criteria for treatment under guidelines set by the Association of British Neurologists are assessed and receiving treatment by the Department of Health's target date of November 2003.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF MS RISK SHARING SCHEME (1145A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Harry Barnes (primary, Labour) and tabled on Tuesday, 6 May 2003. It has been signed by 8 members in total.

at end add ', by raising the necessary funding.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1145 

1145A1 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Medical treatments Prescription drugs Multiple sclerosis Interferon beta

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk