The MP initiated the debate in memory of Zoe Panayi, who died from melanoma at age 26. He highlighted that Zoe had sought medical advice multiple times but was not diagnosed until late stages when she was given only 55 days to live. Bob Seely noted that malignant melanoma is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK and stressed the importance of early diagnosis, which significantly improves survival rates. The Isle of Wight has one of the highest skin cancer rates due to its white population, ageing demographics, and outdoor lifestyle. He proposed Zoe's law to test all removed moles for melanomas, suggesting it could help prevent future deaths from the disease. Seely also advocated for broader education on mole detection among GPs, hairdressers, dentists, and nurses.