Baroness Merron (Lab)
Speaking in the House of Lords on 25 June 2026
Debate
Puberty Blockers Trial: ConsentContribution
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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,
25 June 2026·Healthcare Services: Acute, Primary and CommunityMy 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,
25 June 2026·Healthcare Services: Acute, Primary and CommunityYes, 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
25 June 2026·Puberty Blockers Trial: ConsentThe noble Baroness brings her expertise to the subject and I am grateful to her. This is not a political matter. As I have said, it must be driven by clinical evidence and focus on the safety of our y
25 June 2026·Puberty Blockers Trial: ConsentAlthough 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
25 June 2026·Puberty Blockers Trial: ConsentI 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
25 June 2026·Puberty Blockers Trial: Consent
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