Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 100207

Puberty Suppressing Hormones: Clinical Trials

Tabled: 15 December 2025
Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Sarah Pochin

Reform UKRuncorn and Helsby

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what role NHS England played in determining the eligibility criteria for children recruited into the PATHWAYS trial.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
The Government is committed to supporting research that delivers a robust, evidence-based understanding of the needs, and support and treatment options for children and young people living with gender dysphoria. A partnership between NHS England and the N...

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