Office For National Statistics Report On Solvent Abuse
EDM number 1120 in 2017-19, proposed by David Hanson on 26/03/2018.
Categorised under the topics of Death and Drugs misuse.
That this House notes the Office for National Statistics report, Deaths related to volatile substances and helium in Great Britain: 2001 to 2016 registrations, which highlights that deaths from solvent abuse has risen; further notes that volatile substance abuse deaths was most common in those aged 20 to 39 years between 2001 and 2016; expresses concern that North East England and Scotland have some of the highest mortality rates in England, Wales and Scotland; notes that the largest causes of deaths were butane, propane and lighter fuel; calls on the Government to take action on the rise in deaths by working closely with voluntary organisations, local authorities and government agencies; and calls on the Government to investigate reasons behind the rise in deaths and report to Parliament.
This motion has been signed by a total of 10 MPs.
MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
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David Hanson | 26/03/2018 | Delyn | Labour | Proposed |
Jim Shannon | 27/03/2018 | Strangford | DUP | Seconded |
Kelvin Hopkins | 27/03/2018 | Luton North | Labour | Seconded |
Marie Rimmer | 27/03/2018 | St Helens South and Whiston | Labour | Seconded |
Jim Cunningham | 27/03/2018 | Coventry South | Labour | Seconded |
Peter Bottomley | 27/03/2018 | Worthing West | Conservative | Seconded |
Lady Hermon | 28/03/2018 | North Down | Independent | Signed |
Mary Glindon | 29/03/2018 | North Tyneside | Labour | Signed |
Ruth George | 23/04/2018 | High Peak | Labour | Signed |
Tulip Siddiq | 25/04/2018 | Hampstead and Kilburn | Labour | Signed |
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