Southport MP Damien Moore supports the Down Syndrome Bill.

Damien commented...

Many of my constituents have written to me in support of the Down Syndrome Bill. I am delighted to be supporting this important piece of legislation, which recently passed all of its stages in the House of Commons, and is now going through the House of Lords on its passage onto the statute book.

For the first time people with Down Syndrome are beginning to outlive their parents. If we do not make provisions for this then there will be evitable human tragedies.

But it is not just about preventing this: we also have an opportunity to be proactive and go much further, ensuring those with Down Syndrome can access Health, Education, and Social Care services.

These are basic rights for all in the United Kingdom, and it is a privilege to be a supporter of this important piece of legislation. I very much look forward to welcoming it into law later this year, and finally ensuring that those with Down Syndrome are given the full support they deserve.