Written question asked by Lord Stunell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 May 2007. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 24 May 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Social Security Benefits: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Question
- To ask the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice what guidance her Department has provided to benefit appeal tribunals on the chronic condition of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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Guidance is not issued by any Government Department to Appeal Tribunals on how to approach cases or decide them. Instead, the Department for Work and Pensions has made available to tribunals the disability handbook which contains a section on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 139023; 460 c1442-3W
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- ME/CFS Social security benefits
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