HC Deb 25 May 1993 vol 225 cc500-1W
Mr. McMaster

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people are receiving benefits in respect of myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Mr. Hanley

Responsibility for the subject in question has been delegated to the Social Security Agency under its chief executive, Mr. Alec Wylie. However, I have been advised that the information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.