Date: 17 December 2024
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for ME’s inaugural meeting was held from 5pm – 6.30pm.
Meeting summary
Following an introduction to ME, provided by Jo Platt MP, Jo Platt MP was then unanimously confirmed in appointment as Chair of the APPG, by the Group .
Following this, a discussion was held on the APPG’s purpose and to suggest priorities for the upcoming year, which included relaunching the inquiry into severe ME that the previous APPG was unable to complete, due to the General Election. Members will now need to consider the suggestions and identify next steps.
Meeting minutes
About the APPG
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a cross-party group of Members of Parliament and the House of Lords. It seeks to improve health, social care, education and employment opportunities for people with ME and encourage biomedical research into the cause and treatment of ME. Secretariat for the APPG is provided by Action for ME which is jointly funded with the ME Association.