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Written question asked by Russell Brown (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 July 2006. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 4 September 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate she has made of the cost in a year to the economy of myalgic encephalomyelitis; and how much was spent on health services for myalgic encephalomyelitis sufferers in the last period for which figures are available.
Answer

The Department has not made an estimate of the cost to the economy of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, and does not monitor national health service expenditure by specific illnesses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88343; 449 c2117-8W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
ME/CFS
Link
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