Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 October 1999. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 October 1999.

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Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Question

What is the protocol and what are the criteria for selecting studies for consideration in the systematic review as reported in paragraph 2 of Briefing No. 4 of the Chief Medical Officers Working Group on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis; who is compiling the information; who advised the reviewers on studies to be considered; and what are the interests of those individuals involved in the review. [HL 4344].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

606 c31WA; HL 4344

Session

1998-99

Subjects

ME/CFS Diseases Medical treatments Membership Public appointments Research Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Working Group