Written questions

Long Covid and ME/CFS: Research

Lords · Question HL454 · Tabled 29 Jul 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 6 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the percentage of the research budget allocated for myalgic encephalomyelitis and Long Covid, and whether they plan to increase this amount.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 6 Aug 2024

A consultation was run in 2023 on the interim delivery plan for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). In the World ME Day Westminster Hall debate in May 2024, the current Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Pub...