Baroness Merron (Lab)

I always appreciate the expertise of the noble Lord, but I have set out our approach. We are focusing on outcomes and the best way to achieve them. We keep them constantly under review and discussion,

My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Janke, on securing a very important debate. I am also grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions. I recognise many of the challenges raised,

I am very glad to agree with the right reverend Prelate. As I said earlier, it is very important to have a cool head, to be evidence-based and to not politicise this. This is too important to take tho

Yes, it is certainly the case that this is a medical matter. We need to remind ourselves, and my noble friend gives me that opportunity, that puberty blockers, as we are calling them, are used for oth

Although I am keen to be helpful to the noble Baroness, my comments yesterday related to trials and insurance provisions. I do not know what research has been undertaken since then. I would be pleased

I certainly do agree. As I have said, having put a ban in place, we will take action against those who seek to transgress and benefit from it by seeking to sell drugs that are not permitted. That is a