CAMPAIGN TO FUND RESEARCH INTO MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

That this House recognises the devastating impact of muscular dystrophy; acknowledges that this is a disease that recognises no boundaries and results in loss of muscle strength, progressive muscle wasting and nerve deterioration; accepts that, while the Department of Health has worked closely with campaigners to develop research, much more needs to be done; welcomes the initiative of Mrs Kate Clarkson and a group of women from Northumberland in producing a fund-raising CD with the title Christmas Crackers; wishes them success in their venture and hopes that it raises much needed funds to support further research into the disease; and urges hon. Members and the general public to purchase the CD in order to maximise the amount of money raised.