Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 November 2003. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will break down by region the £8.5 million announced on 12th May to provide services for patients with symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will break down by region the £8.5 million announced on 12 May to provide services for patients with symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. [137820] Dr. Ladyman: We are fully committed to improving services for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/ myalgic encephalomyelitis. We are currently considering the bids received from local health communities under this scheme. Funding will be made available to cover the two years from 1 April 2004. Funding decisions for year one will be announced towards the end of January 2004. The funding decisions for year two will be announced in June 2004.

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