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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 2004. It was answered by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004.


Hollis of Heigham, Baroness

Question
Whether it is their intention that people in receipt of incapacity benefit for chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and who are in the care of a general practitioner or consultant should be obliged to undergo any type of rehabilitation treatment as a condition for their continued receipt of the benefit. [HL 4442].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4442; 665 c114-5WA
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Benefits rules ME/CFS Employment Incapacity benefit Recipients Social security benefits Rehabilitation