Written question asked by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 14 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 February 2019. It was answered by Chris Skidmore (Conservative) on Friday, 22 February 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
ME/CFS: Research
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many grant applications have been made to the Medical Research Council for ME/CFS related research since 2010; how many of those applications have been awarded funding; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Since 2009/10, the Medical Research Council (MRC) has received 32 research proposals relating to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), seven of which have been funded.
The MRC supports research in response to proposals from the research community. High quality applications on any aspect of human health are always welcomed and awards are made according to their scientific quality and importance to human health.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- 221619
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- ME/CFS Medical Research Council Research
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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