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CRY Parliamentary Reception 2012
On Wednesday November 28th CRY held its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster. The event was hosted by Sir Roger Gale MP, Dr John Pugh MP and Kevan Jones MP and was the key event in CRY’s Raising Awareness Week.  Guest of Honour at the event was CRY Patron Andrew Triggs-Hodge MBE - Olympic Gold Medallist at London 2012 in the men's coxless four rowing.

The CRY All Party Parliamentary Group

103 members as of 19/03/2013

Heidi Alexander MP
David Amess MP 
(Treasurer)

David Anderson MP

Ian Austin MP

Adrian Bailey MP

John Baron MP
Anne Begg MP

Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods MP

Crispin Blunt MP

Kevin Brennan MP

Steve Brine MP

Fiona Bruce MP
Richard Burden MP

Aidan Burley MP
Andy Burnham MP

David Burrowes MP

Lorely Burt MP

Dr Vincent Cable MP

Rt Hon David Cameron MP

Douglas Carswell MP
Martin Caton MP

Rosie Cooper MP

Sir Tony Cunningham MP

Wayne David MP

David Davies MP
Rt Hon John Denham MP
Jim Dobbin MP

Rt Hon Jeffrey Donaldson MP

Jim Dowd MP

Mark Durkan MP

Chris Evans MP

Nigel Evans MP

Paul Farrelly MP

Paul Flynn MP

Dr Hywel Francis MP
Sir Roger Gale MP  

(Vice Chairman)

Mike Gapes MP

Mark Garnier MP

Michael Gove MP
Fabian Hamilton MP

Stephen Hammond MP
Mike Hancock MP

Rt Hon David Hanson MP

Mark Harper MP

Dai Havard MP

Oliver Heald MP
Stephen Hepburn MP

Rt Hon George Howarth MP
(Secretary)

The Earl Howe  
Mark Hunter MP
Huw Irranca-Davies MP

Stewart Jackson MP

Graham Jones MP
Kevan Jones MP 
(Chairman)

Eric Joyce MP
Dr Julian Lewis MP

Ian Liddell-Grainger MP

Jonathan Lord MP
Tim Loughton MP 

Peter Luff MP

Kerry McCarthy MP

Jason McCartney MP

Ian Mearns MP

Austin Mitchell MP

Jessica Morden MP

Baroness Morris of Bolton

David Morris MP
Grahame Morris MP

Greg Mulholland MP
Meg Munn MP

Dr Andrew Murrison MP

Bob Neill MP

Sandra Osborne MP

Mark Prisk MP

Dr John Pugh MP 
(Vice Chairman)
John Randall MP

Simon Reevell MP

Laurence Robertson MP

Andrew Rosindell MP

Chris Ruane MP

Bob Russell MP

Alison Seabeck MP

Andrew Selous MP

Jim Shannon MP

Richard Shepherd MP
Mark Simmonds MP

Andrew Stephenson MP

Bob Stewart MP
Gisela Stuart MP

Gerry Sutcliffe MP

Ian Swales MP
Mark Tami MP
Emily Thornberry MP

Joan Walley MP

Robert Walter MP

Mark WIlliams MP

Gavin Williamson MP

Phil Wilson MP

Dr Sarah Wollaston MP

David Wright MP

Iain Wright MP

Simon Wright MP

Rt Hon Sir George Young MP

MPs with a special interest

Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP

Coroners and Justice Act Campaign
There is grave concern resulting from the government’s decision in June 2010 to abolish the proposed role of Chief Coroner for England and Wales, which is widely considered to be an essential part of the new Coroners and Justice Act (2009).

CRY Parliamentary Reception 2011
CRY's annual Parliamentary Reception was held in the Terrace Marquee at Westminster on Wednesday 12th October.  Over 40 MPs attended the event and the Guest of Honour was GB athlete and British Discus Record Holder, Lawrence Okoye.

CRY Parliamentary Reception 2010
CRY's annual Parliamentary Reception was held in the Terrace Marquee at Westminster on Wednesday 13th October.  Over 40 MPs attended the event and the Guest of Honour was CRY Patron Pixie Lott, who treated the assembled guests to a short acoustic set.

Calor Gas CRY Parliamentary Reception
CRY corporate supporters, Calor Gas, kindly organised a Parliamentary reception for CRY to raise awareness within Westminster of CRY’s work. The reception took place on Tuesday 8^th June in the Jubilee Room.  This was not long after the General Election, and all current MPs were invited.

The feelings of bereaved parents finally to be recognised by the "system"
CRY has applauded the launch of the reformed Coroners and Justice Bill which includes a number of important changes that will affect those people suffering from bereavement and facing complex and distressing inquests or inquiries.

CRY Parliamentary Reception 2008

On Wednesday October 15^th CRY hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster as part of its Raising Awareness Week.  We were delighted to have new CRY Patron James Cracknell OBE as guest of honour.

Cardiac Disease (Young People) debate - Westminster Hall, 10th June 2008

Kevan Jones MP - Chairman of the Cardiac Risk in the Young APPG - secured a parliamentary debate on cardiac disease in young people, in Westminster Hall.

Click here to download the debate in full

New Secretary of State "kicks off" CRY initiative to help young footballers

The Secretary of State for Media, Culture and Sport - Andy Burnham MP - joined CRY families whose children or partners died suddenly whilst playing football, to raise awareness of sudden cardiac death in the young at a launch at 11 Downing Street. 

CRY Parliamentary Reception 2007

On Wednesday July 11^th CRY hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster as part of its Raising Awareness Week.  We were delighted to have CRY Patrons David Walliams and Kathryn Harries as guests of honour. The event was attended by around 30 MPs who came to show their support for CRY’s campaigning. 

CRY All Party Parliamentary Group gains its 100th member

We are pleased to announce that the Right Honourable Don Touhig MP has joined the CRY All Party Parliamentary Group, and in doing so has become the APPG's 100th member. 

CRY Parliamentary Reception 2006

On July 5^th CRY hosted its annual Parliamentary Reception at Westminster.  The event was attended by new CRY Patron David Walliams, along with many MPs and other guests.  Speakers included Andy Burnham MP, Annette Brooke MP, Tim Loughton MP and Dari Taylor MP.  more

CRY hosts Parliamentary Reception - 2005

On Wednesday June 15^th, CRY hosted a Parliamentary Reception at Westminster as part of its Raising Awareness Week, and to help mark its 10^th Anniversary.  The event was attended by more than 50 MPs who came to show their support for CRY’s campaigning.  Rosie Winterton MP, Dari Taylor MP and Tim Loughton MP all praised CRY in short speeches delivered at the event.  more

New NSF chapter debated at Westminster

The new NSF chapter on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death was debated at Westminster on 9th June 2005.  During the debate, CRY's contribution to bringing about this new chapter was acknowledged by several MPs.  Steve Webb MP also made reference to CRY's postcard campaign; and Dari Taylor MP and Kevan Jones MP spoke at length about their involvement with CRY.

Click here to download the debate in full

Dari Taylor MP's 'proudest moment in Parliament'

In a Parliamentary Report sent to every home in her Stockton South constituency, Dari Taylor MP has spoken of her delight at seeing her Cardiac Risk in the Young (Screening) Bill lead to new NSF guidelines.

Click here to download Dari's report (PDF format - requires Adobe Acrobat)

New NSF chapter on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death launched

The Department of Health announce the launch of the new National Service Framework chapter on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death.  Health Secretary John Reid pays tribute to CRY for helping to raise awareness of the issue of Sudden Cardiac Death in young people

Click here to download a copy of the new chapter (PDF format)

Private Member's Bill - Cardiac Risk in the Young (Screening) Bill 
“I look forward to the opportunity the government is promising us . It is absolutely crucial that we keep the pressure up to maintain the focus on cardiac risk in young people. ” Alison Cox, Founder & Chief Executive. more including Q & A how a private members bill works, and a letter from Dari Taylor MP to CRY supporters

Department of Health Press Release
"I am delighted that the substance of my Bill has been adopted by the Department of Health, and we will see new guidelines and standards to prevent these terrible and unnecessary deaths." Dari Taylor MP

Click here to download consultation paper for the NSF chapter on Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death

European success in campaign to recognise "Sudden Death Syndrome"
'Mission accomplished' Our campaign linking with MEP's Linda McAvan and Catherine Stihler and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to get an international code for sudden death syndrome conditions has been achieved.

All Party Parliamentary Group for Cardiac Risk in the Young
This All Party Parliamentary Group provides CRY with a crucial opportunity to get involved in the only place that is going to influence change - Westminster.
"At the end of the day these deaths are indiscriminate...It is something that must be addressed and has been swept under the carpet for too long." Ian Botham