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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords]

I know, and I am sure that every Member in the House this evening and those listening to our proceedings elsewhere in the House will dread the prospect that, as a parent, they might ever be in that position. These are difficult issues, but we must assure ourselves that we do not deny the parents, who ultimately are the people who must decide to have access to this testing. We must satisfy ourselves in the House that such a process is properly regulated to deal with the unique circumstances that might arise. I promised to give way to the hon. and learned Member for Torridge and West Devon, so I shall do so.