When Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association applied for section 64 funding from DHSS, how much applied for, whether payment was in full or in part & to comment on future plans to fund the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association from section 64 funding.

When Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association applied for section 64 funding from DHSS, how much applied for, whether payment was in full or in part & to comment on future plans to fund the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association from section 64 funding.

If Dept of Health has had any discussions with the authorities in other countries re the illness myalgic encephalomyelitis.

If Dept of Health has had any discussions with the authorities in other countries re the illness myalgic encephalomyelitis.

What account Dept of Health takes in allocating resources to the NHS of advice from the medical profession as to whether myalgic encephalomyelitis should be recognised as an illness.

What account Dept of Health takes in allocating resources to the NHS of advice from the medical profession as to whether myalgic encephalomyelitis should be recognised as an illness.

What level of funding for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis Dept of Health has made.

What level of funding for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis Dept of Health has made.

How many sufferers from myalgic encephalomyelitis received mobility allowance, attendance allowance, statutory sick pay & housing benefit yearly since 1979 - Not available

How many sufferers from myalgic encephalomyelitis received mobility allowance, attendance allowance, statutory sick pay & housing benefit yearly since 1979 - Not available

If the SO has received any representations about the level of funding of research into myalgic encephalomyelitis.

If the SO has received any representations about the level of funding of research into myalgic encephalomyelitis.

How many research projects into myalgic encephalomyelitis the SO is currently funding; & how much is being provided in each case.

How many research projects into myalgic encephalomyelitis the SO is currently funding; & how much is being provided in each case.

What representations have been received about level of funding of research into myalgic encephalomyelitis.

What representations have been received about level of funding of research into myalgic encephalomyelitis.

What medical advice has been received concerning myalgic encephalomyelitis post viral syndrome; & if it is intended to recognise it as grounds for mobility allowances.

What medical advice has been received concerning myalgic encephalomyelitis post viral syndrome; & if it is intended to recognise it as grounds for mobility allowances.

For what reason SO has decided not to support the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association hitherto & when such support will be forthcoming

For what reason SO has decided not to support the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association hitherto & when such support will be forthcoming

To give total no of written representations Sec of State has received in support of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association's application for a revenue grant under section 10(1) of Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 & if the SO has yet reached a decision. - (Holding answer 4 July 1988).

To give total no of written representations Sec of State has received in support of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association's application for a revenue grant under section 10(1) of Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 & if the SO has yet reached a decision. - (Holding answer 4 July 1988).

To give details of nos. of persons in England & Wales known to be suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis; what is current state of research into cases & treatment of disease; what financial help is given to ME Association & its work for sufferers.

To give details of nos. of persons in England & Wales known to be suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis; what is current state of research into cases & treatment of disease; what financial help is given to ME Association & its work for sufferers.

What representations have been received from BMA on illness myalgic encephalomyelitis. - None

What representations have been received from BMA on illness myalgic encephalomyelitis. - None

Give all those official engagements in previous 12 months at which subject of illness myalgic encephalomyelitis has been raised.

Give all those official engagements in previous 12 months at which subject of illness myalgic encephalomyelitis has been raised.

How many sufferers of myalgic encephalomyelitis are at present being treated in Uk. - Not available centrally

How many sufferers of myalgic encephalomyelitis are at present being treated in Uk. - Not available centrally

What representations have been received from organisations seeking help for sufferers of myalgic encephalomyelitis.

What representations have been received from organisations seeking help for sufferers of myalgic encephalomyelitis.

What representations have been received from representatives of sufferers from myalgic encephalomyelitis.

What representations have been received from representatives of sufferers from myalgic encephalomyelitis.

What steps have been taken to ensure that DHSS officials have an adequate awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis when assessing appropriate benefit claims; what training is given to identify myalgic encephalomyelitis sufferers claiming sickness or other benefits to which they may be entitled. - (Holding answer 4 March 1988).

What steps have been taken to ensure that DHSS officials have an adequate awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis when assessing appropriate benefit claims; what training is given to identify myalgic encephalomyelitis sufferers claiming sickness or other benefits to which they may be entitled. - (Holding answer 4 March 1988).

To make further resources available for medical research into myalgic encephalomyelitis syndrome & to give current research activities being undertaken in medical establishments in both private & public sector in this field showing for how long research has been conducted

To make further resources available for medical research into myalgic encephalomyelitis syndrome & to give current research activities being undertaken in medical establishments in both private & public sector in this field showing for how long research has been conducted

To estimate on regional basis no of myalgic encephalomyelitis sufferers & how many of these are women & men - Not available in form requested

To estimate on regional basis no of myalgic encephalomyelitis sufferers & how many of these are women & men - Not available in form requested