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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 January 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. It was answered by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Gender Dysphoria: Children and Young People

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that clinicians at the Tavistock Centre have been too quick to give children and young people gender reassignment treatment; and what action they intend to take as a result.

Answer

The matter is subject to an ongoing legal process and therefore the Department is unable to comment pending judicial ruling.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL383
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Children Health services Young people Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Gender dysphoria
Link
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