Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 333

Puberty Suppressing Hormones

Tabled: 17 July 2024

Answered: 25 July 2024

Named Day

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has a planned timetable for making the ban on administering puberty blockers to children permanent.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has made clear his intention to consult on putting in place a permanent ban subject to the outcome of legal proceedings.As this is matter is subject to legal proceedings, it would not be appropriate to co...

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