Tracy Gilbert

Tracy Gilbert

Labour — Edinburgh North and Leith

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 November 2026

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

T8. The number of C51 parental order applications has more than doubled in the past decade, and with more applications involving international surrogacy arrangements, the complexity of these cases has increased. Can the Minister confirm whether His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service has raised concerns with the Department on these increased numbers, and will the Minister meet me and campaigners to discuss the growing concerns?

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