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Puberty Suppressing Hormones

Commons · Question 333 · Tabled 17 Jul 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 25 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has a planned timetable for making the ban on administering puberty blockers to children permanent.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 25 Jul 2024

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has made clear his intention to consult on putting in place a permanent ban subject to the outcome of legal proceedings.As this is matter is subject to legal proceedings, it would not be appropriate to co...