Multiple Sclerosis

Lord Strathclyde Excerpts
Thursday 13th October 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Strathclyde Portrait The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Strathclyde)
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I know that my noble friend has been trying to get in and I think that we should let her.

Baroness Gardner of Parkes Portrait Baroness Gardner of Parkes
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My Lords, I declare an interest in that I have a daughter who has had MS for 30 years. Recent research announced in Russia indicated that they believe they are developing an answer to rebuilding the myelin sheath, which would be great progress in multiple sclerosis treatment. Can the Minister assure us that when that research is available we will follow it here and introduce it at the earliest possible time?