§ Ms LynneTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) when he next intends to meet with representatives of the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association to discuss the entry on ME in the disability living allowance handbook; [20556]
(2) what representations he has received on the accuracy of the entry in the disability living allowance handbook on ME in relation to the stance of the national task force on CFS/PVFS/ME; and if he will make a statement. [20555]
§ Mr. HagueA small number of representations have been received concerning the revised entry on CFS/ME in the disability handbook. A full reply has been sent to the ME Association, extending an invitation for a meeting with departmental officials to discuss the association's concerns further.