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Conversion Therapy

Asked by Will StoneLabourWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 6 July 2026UIN 13960

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Conversion practices draft bill, published on 25 June 2026, if she will make the definition of healthcare services more narrow.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

The Government published its draft Conversion Practices Bill on 25 June for pre-legislative scrutiny. We have requested that this is done by a Joint Committee and welcome cross-party engagement and scrutiny on all aspects of this draft legislation, including the healthcare provisions.

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