MPs debate diabetes, UK
David Amess MP led the debate calling for the need to continue the supply of animal insulin for people with diabetes. Mr Amess covered a wide range of other issues surrounding diabetes and highlighted the EU Health Council's statement issued in June 2004 that the scale of diabetes was very serious.
Adrian Sanders MP, the Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes (APPG), also contributed to the debate by highlighting the importance of providing people with diabetes with healthy information and clear food labelling.
Benet Middleton, Director of Nations, Regions and Campaigning said: "Debates such as these raise the profile of diabetes in parliament and help to inform decision makers and others of the true scale and nature of the condition. Both Mr Amess and Mr Sanders highlighted some crucially important issues that affect many people with diabetes."
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Dr Stephen Ladyman responded on behalf of the Government and congratulated Diabetes UK on "it's important work into raising awareness and supporting those with diabetes."
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