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Written question asked by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Friday, 17 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Gender Dysphoria: Health Services

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance has been issued to safeguarding leads in local authorities regarding parental disagreement with a child's or young adult's wish to undergo social or medical transition.

Answer

No such guidance has been issued.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2263
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Children Health services Local government Parents Gender dysphoria
Link
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