Written questions

ME/CFS: Research

Commons · Question 46610 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of funding research into the (a) causes of and (b) potential cures for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 28 Apr 2025

As indicated in the interim delivery plan for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the Government is keen to increase and improve research in this area. ME/CFS can have a devastating effect on the lives of those who suffer from it,...