Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115126

Puberty Suppressing Hormones: Clinical Trials

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 23 February 2026 on Clinical trials, whether (a) he, (b) Ministers and (c) officials had discussions with MHRA on the Pathways clinical trial prior to Feb

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

Given that there are live legal proceedings, we are unable to comment on the details of the PATHWAYS trial.