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Rare Disease Day at the House of Commons

25th February 2009

The first of our three parliamentary events was held on 25th February at the House of Commons and over 200 patients, clinicians and industry representatives as well as over 20 MPs and Lords filled the room.

As Ann Milton MP noted in her speech, it is not often that so many various stakeholders gather in a room over a Wednesday lunchtime!


Ann Milton MP	Dr Evan Harris MP, Host

Dr Peter Corry	Kerry Leeson, Alstrom Syndrome UK

Alastair Kent, Chair of Rare Disease UK

It was a true measure of the support and commitment from so many that ensured the room was full. A national plan for rare diseases will improve the care, support and treatment for the over 3.5 million people currently living in the UK with a rare condition.

See Photos from our other events:

Scottish Parliament
Welsh Assembly