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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [HL]

When I was first asked to move this amendment, my reaction was exactly that of the noble Lords, Lord Walton and Lord Alton, and the noble Baroness, Lady O’Cathain. Nevertheless, I thought that the Minister gave an excellent response. She clearly accepted all our concerns about children being selected for sporting ability, blue eyes or whatever. Obviously, that would be absolutely horrific and we do not want to go down that road. However, there is a point to be made here: some conditions may not be included in ““abnormality””. None the less, I am entirely satisfied with the Minister’s response—it shows that the department has given a great deal of thought to this matter. I am grateful for that and am therefore happy to beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 30 and 31 not moved.]