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Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Monday, 28 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Gillian Keegan (Conservative) on Monday, 7 March 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


ME/CFS: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the oral contribution of Baroness Scott of Bybrook in the House of Lords debate on the National Disability Strategy on 10 February 2022, Official Report, column 1809, what discussions he had with Ministers in his Department on the implementation of a (a) Government review of provision for ME or CFS and (b) national strategy for that disease.

Answer

There have been no specific discussions. The Department continues to consider options to improve outcomes for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and their families, including the potential development of a national strategy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
131115
Session
2021-22
Related items
National Disability Strategy
Thursday, 10 February 2022
Oral answers to questions
House of Lords
Subjects
ME/CFS Health services
Link
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