MDC Statement On Free Vote On The HFE Bill, UK

Main Category: Muscular Dystrophy / ALS
Article Date: 26 Mar 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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Director of Campaigns and Policy at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, Robert Meadowcroft, said:

"The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign regards the free vote as an issue for party management in Westminster. However, we do feel strongly that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill is necessary to allow vital research to go forward."

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only national charity focusing on all muscle diseases. It invests £3 million a year in care support services, research, muscle centres, networks, information and resources. It has pioneered the search for treatments and cures for over 47 years and provides practical, medical and emotional support to people affected.

More than 60,000 people in the UK have muscular dystrophy or a related muscle disease. A further 300,000 people are affected indirectly as parents, siblings or carers. Muscle diseases weaken and/or waste muscles. The conditions can be inherited or acquired and can affect people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities. There are currently no cures.

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign