Dr Brian Iddon MP Holds Liver Disease in Debate in Westminster Hall

Dr Brian Iddon MP is today hosting a debate in Westminster Hall on Liver Disease to mark World Hepatitis Day on 19^th May 2008.

Dr Iddon said,

“I am really delighted to be holding this debate during National Tackling Drugs Week and just two days after the first World Hepatitis Day. Deaths from liver disease are on the increase as are rates of hepatitis infection; I wanted to use this debate to draw the Governments attention to this issue and to ask them to consider a National Service Framework for Liver Disease to ensure this important disease area receives the attention it deserves.”

1. The Debate on Liver Disease was held in Westminster Hall on 21^st May 2008, the full text of the debate can be viewed here http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmhansrd/cm080521/halltext/80521h0005.htm#08052164000500 

2. 19^th - 23^rd May is National Tackling Drugs Week for further information please click here http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/communications-and-campaigns/tackling-drugs/NationalTacklingDrugsWeek/

3. World Hepatitis Day took place on 19thMay 2008, for further information please click here http://www.aminumber12.org/ or here http://www.brianiddon.org.uk/media/080519_WorldHepDay.htm