HC Deb 23 March 1983 vol 39 c437W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the progress of research into the cause and treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Mr. William Shelton

The Medical Research Council supports a considerable amount of research work into the cause and treatment of multiple sclerosis and I understand that in the last few years some significant progress has been made. I shall write to the hon. Member with details.