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MP supports the Down Syndrome Bill

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Wednesday, 24 November, 2021
MP supports the Down Syndrome Bill

Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies joins colleagues from across Parliament to support the Down Syndrome Bill, which will be debated in the House of Commons on Friday (November 26th). 

The Down Syndrome Bill has been introduced as Dr Liam Fox’s Private Members’ Bill.  Dr Fox was selected, for the first time in his thirty years as an MP, in the Private Members’ Ballot to bring forward a Bill of his own choosing for this Parliamentary session – only twenty MPs each parliamentary session are drawn at random in the ballot.  

Dr Fox, a former NHS Doctor and GP, decided to use this unique opportunity to bring forward the ‘Down Syndrome Bill’ as his Private Members’ Bill.

The Government announced last week that it will support the Down Syndrome Bill.  This means the Down Syndrome Act 2022 (as it will become) will improve provision and outcomes for all those living with Down syndrome in England – and also Wales with the Welsh Government’s endorsement.  This will encompass, amongst other areas, maternity care, education, health, social care and employment.

The National Down Syndrome Policy Group has launched a new campaign in support of the Bill. The ‘Stand Up for Down Syndrome’ campaign includes a Change.org petition which has attracted the signatures of 30,283 people with Down syndrome, their families and supporters. Thousands of constituents have written to their MPs as part of the campaign urging them to support the Bill.

Many of those taking part in the campaign have shared photos of their children with Down syndrome on social media to help send a strong message about the importance of the Bill.

Commenting James said:

“I am delighted to be supporting the Down Syndrome Bill.  For the first time people with Down syndrome are beginning to outlive their parents.  If we do not make provisions for this then there will be inevitable human tragedies.  

“Not only do we have an opportunity to address this situation, but we can go much further ensuring those with Down syndrome can access Health, Education and Social Care services.”

Down Syndrome Bill sponsor, The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP said:

“I am thrilled to bring forward a Bill to deal with the issues faced by those with Down syndrome.  My aim is to deal with three main areas. The first is to de-stigmatise Down syndrome.  The second is to ensure that current provision of services is improved.  The third is to look ahead and deal with future issues, such as long-term care, in an era where, for the first time, many of those with Down syndrome will outlive their parents.”

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