Written question asked by Paul Truswell (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 September 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 September 2006. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 September 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Chronic Fatigue Service

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations she has received on the provision of the chronic fatigue service in Leeds and West Yorkshire; and whether the value of her Department's direct funding for the service will be maintained in real terms over the next three years.

Answer: As at 7 September 2006, the Department had received 23 letters from Members of Parliament and 22 letters from members of the public regarding the chronic fatigue service in Leeds and West Yorkshire.In July 2006, strategic health authorities were given details of their share of almost £5.5 billion that had been earmarked for specific projects, including the funding of centres for chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). It is the responsibility of local health bodies to ensure that services are provided to meet the needs of those living with CFS/ME.

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