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Puberty Suppressing Hormones

Asked by Jim AllisterTraditional Unionist VoiceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 25 July 2024UIN 333

The question

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.

Answered by Karin Smyth

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 comment further at this time.

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