Petition Provide more funding for further biomedical research and education on CFS/ME
We want the government to provide more funding for further biomedical research and education on myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)/chronic fatigue syndrome. ME Association UK estimates there are currently over 250 000 people in the UK with ME/CFS. Please help me and others who are suffering with ME/CFS.
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis: debate in Parliament
On 19 November, MPs took part in a debate entitled 'Government support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis' in Parliament.
This was a Westminster Hall debate led by Tessa Munt MP.
Health Minister, Ashley Dalton MP, responded on behalf of the Government.
During the debate, MPs discussed funding for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis.
Explainer
Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to debate a topic of their choice, and receive a response from the Government.
They are a way to:
- raise awareness of an issue
- seek to influence government policy
- put the views of backbench MPs, political parties, and the Government on record.
They do not involve a vote on a particular action or decision.
See our visual explainer on how these debates work.
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