Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 August 2011.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether HM Revenue and Customs classify ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) as a mental health condition; and, if so, whether this accords with clinical advice.
- Answer
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Where HM Revenue and Customs requires details of a health condition, it would look to the customer to provide medical evidence or may request details from a healthcare professional or mental health social worker.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 11345; 729 c392WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Notes
- Answer received between Monday 25 July and Monday 1 August 2011.
- Subjects
- ME/CFS Revenue and Customs
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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