Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 21 April 2008.

Health: Cousin Marriage

Question: My Lords, is the department acting on the recommendation of the Genetic Interest Group that there should be collaboration between regional genetic centres, services for haemoglobin disorders and paediatricians in order to support, identify and offer appropriate counselling to at-risk couples?

Answer: Yes, my Lords, we are. I bring to the House’s attention the review of Our Inheritance, Our Future. Published only last week, it refers to the consultation we have carried out since the White Paper was published with more than 50 different stakeholders, including scientists, professionals and patient groups, who overwhelmingly welcomed the progress and investment that have been made since publication. I will ensure that this document is made available to the House.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 700 c1257
Session: 2007-08
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2008-1084
Monday, 21 April 2008
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects: Babies Congenital abnormalities Genetics Marriage Relatives
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk