§ 7. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will grant core funding to the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association in Northern Ireland in 1999–2000. [61204]
§ Mr. McFallI have received an application for core funding from the ME Association. No decisions have yet been taken in relation to voluntary sector funding for the next financial year. However, I can assure the hon. Gentleman that I will look sympathetically at this request.