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Puberty Suppressing Hormones: Clinical Trials

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 23 March 2026UIN 119211

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had recent discussions with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency regarding trials of puberty blockers.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has met with a variety of stakeholders to discuss gender services, including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

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

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