HC Deb 15 July 1992 vol 211 c800W
Ms. Abbott

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will amend section 12 of the disability living allowance handbook with regard to the latest scientific knowledge on myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Mr. Scott

The Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board, which has been given the function of advising on the topicality and usefulness of the "Disability Handbook", is continuing to monitor the situation with regard to chapter 12 in the Handbook, which deals with myalgic encephalomyelitis.