Tag Archives: Countess of Mar

Question re ME, CFS and WCA in the House of Lords

Posted on 11/28/2012 by wames

27 Nov 2012 The Countess of Mar (Crossbench): To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether during work capability assessments Atos Healthcare professionals and Department for Work and Pensions assessors are required to take into account the National Institute for Health and … Continue reading →

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Countess of Mar speaks about ME in House of Lords

Posted on 11/27/2012 by wames

Health: Neurological Services – Question for Short Debate  20 November 2012 Asked by Baroness Ford: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in improving neurological services, and in particular the provision of epilepsy services, in the United … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary question re Royal Mail & Benefits claimants mail

Posted on 11/01/2012 by wames

Asked by The Countess of Mar: To ask Her Majesty’s Government in what circumstances Royal Mail staff are required to open correspondence to the Department for Work and Pensions from claimants containing confidential medical information, as reported in the Independent … Continue reading →

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UK Government questions on mitochondrial disease

Posted on 07/20/2012 by wames

Questions Asked by The Countess of Mar: 1. To ask Her Majesty’s Government why mitochondrial function testing is not generally available through the National Health Service.[HL684] 25 Jun 2012 : Column WA23:The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Earl … Continue reading →

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