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Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 12 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 June 2023. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Surrogacy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the recommendations of the Law Commission in its report on Building families through surrogacy: a new law and the proposals in its draft Surrogacy Bill, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to protect the rights and interests of surrogate mothers.

Answer

The Law Commissions of England & Wales and Scotland published a full report of their review of surrogacy legislation, with a draft bill, on 28 March 2023. The Government is considering the report and will publish a response in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188969
Session
2022-23
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Surrogacy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk