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Puberty Suppressing Hormones: Clinical Trials

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 115126

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 23 February 2026 on Clinical trials, whether (a) he, (b) Ministers and (c) officials had discussions with MHRA on the Pathways clinical trial prior to Feb

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

Given that there are live legal proceedings, we are unable to comment on the details of the PATHWAYS trial.

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