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CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME:ME

Early day motion 505, tabled 26 November 1997 by Desmond Turner (Labour). Signed by 164 members.

That this House fully acknowledges the seriousness and extent of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis in the United Kingdom; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health for further measures to promote understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis amongst the medical profession ensuring patients receive the full support and respect they deserve and to commit further support for the Myalgic Encephalitis Association and other patient organisations that are supporting those affected by chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalitis.

Signatures by party: Labour 87, Conservative 26, Liberal Democrat 26, Labour/Co-operative 8, UUP 6, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, UKUP 1, Unknown 1.