TUBERCULOSIS IN LONDON

That this House notes with concern the significant rise in tuberculosis (TB) in the UK over the last 20 years to over 9,000 cases and 400 deaths annually; recognises that London accounts for nearly 40 per cent. of all cases and has a higher rate of TB than any other capital in western Europe; further notes that TB often affects the poorest and most vulnerable communities; welcomes the recently published London TB Service Review; and urges the Government seriously and urgently to consider implementing the recommendations made in the review including the establishment of a London Board of TB Control.