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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 November 2007. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Monday, 10 December 2007 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Incapacity Benefits: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to revise his guidance to lay decision-makers assessing claims for disability living allowance from sufferers of myalgic encephalopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Updated medical guidance on myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome for disability living allowance decision-makers was published in July 2007. The guidance is available on the Department's website. There are no current plans for further revision, but officials will continue to monitor new research and evidence in this area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
469 c191W; 170263
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Disability living allowance ME/CFS
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk