§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what support his Department has provided for the ME Association; and what plans he has for future support. [23494]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Department has funded the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association through the Section 64 scheme of grants £37,000 from 1995–96 to 1997–98 and £94,673 for their Development of Support Services project from 1995–96 to 1997–98. Also, Department of Health officials have recently agreed to a meeting with the ME Association to discuss the Royal Colleges' Report on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME and other concerns.