Local MP Alan Mak has welcomed the news that the Down Syndrome Bill has now passed through both Houses of Parliament and has become law.
The Down Syndrome Bill was introduced as Dr Liam Fox’s Private Member’s Bill. The historic and ground-breaking Bill is the first of its kind anywhere in the world.
The new Bill will lead to the establishment of a National Strategy to improve provision and outcomes for all those living with Down Syndrome in the UK. The Autism Act which became law in 2009 preceded the establishment of the National Strategy to help meet the needs of adults with autistic spectrum conditions in England.
Alan Mak MP supported the Bill during its passage through Parliament, and has welcomed it becoming law.
Local MP Alan Mak said: “I supported the Down Syndrome Bill from day one, and I’m delighted it has become law. It will improve the lives of around 41,000 people in the UK who live with Down Syndrome including those in the Havant Constituency by giving them the facilities and provision they need to achieve the best in life, as well as de-stigmatising the condition with a re-education programme.”
