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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

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