Christine Jardine

Christine Jardine

Liberal Democrat — Edinburgh West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 May 2025

Debate

Gender Self-identification

Contribution

I find this confusing and incomprehensible. Why do the Government need that data? Is there not also a danger that it will get into the hands of the wrong people and there will be a breach of privacy? I just do not understand why we need it. Medical records need it, yes, but do the Government?

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