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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the popularity of Nigeria as an international surrogacy destination for British residents seeking surrogacy abroad.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the popularity of Nigeria as an international surrogacy destination for British residents seeking surrogacy abroad.
I refer the Hon Member to the response provided on 26 June to Question 10761.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her polices of Nigeria becoming the second most popular international surrogacy destination for British residents seeking surrogacy abroad; and whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her polices of Nigeria becoming the second most popular international surrogacy destination for British residents seeking surrogacy abroad; and whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on...
I refer the Hon Member to the response provided on 26 June to Question 10761.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the number of parental order applications for surrogate born babies made by single men in the courts of England and Wales since 2019 on safeguarding risks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the number of parental order applications for surrogate born babies made by single men in the courts of England and Wales since 2019 on safeguarding risks.
There has been no assessment made of the potential impact of the number of parental order applications for surrogate born babies made by single men in the courts of England and Wales since 2019 on safeguarding risks.
The Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service is responsible for making safeguarding assessments on parental order applications. All such applications are considered by the family court on the facts of the individual cases.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's planned timetable is for publishing a response to the Law Commission’s 2023 report on surrogacy; and what steps it is taking to address concerns about the impact of potential uncertainty over (a) legal parenthood and (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's planned timetable is for publishing a response to the Law Commission’s 2023 report on surrogacy; and what steps it is taking to address concerns about the impact of potential uncertainty over (a) legal parenthood and (b)...
The Government will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows.
The commission’s report and recommendations cover issues around legal parenthood and parental responsibility in surrogacy. These will be considered carefully as part of the Government response.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 120432, what recent assessment he has made of the consistency between (a) the Government’s policy of recognizing parental orders arising from commercial surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria, and (b) its...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 120432, what recent assessment he has made of the consistency between (a) the Government’s policy of recognizing parental orders arising from commercial surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria, and (b) its...
The Department has not made any assessment of the consistency between parental orders arising from commercial surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria and the prohibition of adoptions from Nigeria.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published advice for those considering surrogacy overseas, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surrogacy-overseas/surrogacy-overseas
This clearly sets out the possible risks and the processes for returning to the United Kingdom with a child born through an international surrogacy arrangement.
The Department for Education has responsibility for adoption policy, including prohibition of adoption from Nigeria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the December 2025 report on surrogacy from the SurrogacyUK Working Group on Legal Reform, whether his Department will confirm that surrogacy remains a supported form of family building.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the December 2025 report on surrogacy from the SurrogacyUK Working Group on Legal Reform, whether his Department will confirm that surrogacy remains a supported form of family building.
The Government supports surrogacy as a part of assisted conception options and recognises the important part it can play in supporting people seeking to start a family.
We will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows. At this time, there is currently no plan to introduce a new Surrogacy Bill.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have published advice for those considering surrogacy overseas, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surrogacy-overseas/surrogacy-overseas
This clearly sets out the possible risks and the processes for returning to the United Kingdom with a child born through an international surrogacy arrangement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department intends to put forward the draft new Surrogacy Bill as prepared by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission when legislative time allows, and whether he has considered the potential risk...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department intends to put forward the draft new Surrogacy Bill as prepared by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission when legislative time allows, and whether he has considered the potential risk...
The Government supports surrogacy as a part of assisted conception options and recognises the important part it can play in supporting people seeking to start a family.
We will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows. At this time, there is currently no plan to introduce a new Surrogacy Bill.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have published advice for those considering surrogacy overseas, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surrogacy-overseas/surrogacy-overseas
This clearly sets out the possible risks and the processes for returning to the United Kingdom with a child born through an international surrogacy arrangement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will confirm that his Department recognises surrogacy as a legitimate form of family creation; and whether his Department is committed to considering the recommendations of the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will confirm that his Department recognises surrogacy as a legitimate form of family creation; and whether his Department is committed to considering the recommendations of the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission...
The Government supports surrogacy as a part of assisted conception options and recognises the important part it can play in supporting people seeking to start a family.
We will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows. At this time, there is currently no plan to introduce a new Surrogacy Bill.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have published advice for those considering surrogacy overseas, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surrogacy-overseas/surrogacy-overseas
This clearly sets out the possible risks and the processes for returning to the United Kingdom with a child born through an international surrogacy arrangement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department has undertaken on the adequacy of safeguarding procedures for surrogacy arrangements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department has undertaken on the adequacy of safeguarding procedures for surrogacy arrangements.
The Government supports surrogacy as a part of assisted conception options, to help people who have difficulty starting their own family.
The Department has published guidance on the care of surrogates and intended parents in surrogate births, which is available at the following link:
The Government has not undertaken an assessment on the adequacy of safeguarding procedures for surrogacy arrangements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the (i) risks to women involved in commercial surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria, including (a) maternal mortality, (b) contractual conditions and (c) time for women to review and consent to contracts and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the (i) risks to women involved in commercial surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria, including (a) maternal mortality, (b) contractual conditions and (c) time for women to review and consent to contracts and...
The UK believes that all people have the right to make their own informed decisions about if, whether, when and how to have children. As part of a range of assisted conception options, surrogacy may be an option, but it requires laws and regulations to protect the health, wellbeing and rights of the individuals involved. International commercial surrogacy arrangements can involve risks in some circumstances, especially where there are high rates of maternal mortality, such as in Nigeria, or weak regulatory frameworks. It should be noted that, through the UK's health programming, including the Lafiya programme, we are working with the Government of Nigeria to improve maternal and reproductive health care.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 120434, and pursuant to PQ v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason payments received by a surrogate mother are treated as income for the purposes of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 23 March 2026 to Question 120434, and pursuant to PQ v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason payments received by a surrogate mother are treated as income for the purposes of...
Neither Universal Credit nor new style Jobseeker’s allowance treats surrogacy payments as income. If differences occur, it is because these benefits operate under different legislative frameworks. For example, new style Jobseeker’s Allowance is a contribution-based benefit, and is therefore not means-tested, except in relation to earnings and occupational pension income, and as surrogacy payments are not classed as earnings, they do not fall to be taken into account. Universal Credit, on the other hand, is means-tested, which means it would follow HMRC’s tax treatment of such payments and consider each case on its facts, and any unspent amounts may be treated as capital under the usual rules.
Lords motion to take note of the adequacy of the law on the regulation of fertility treatment. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to take note of the adequacy of the law on the regulation of fertility treatment. Agreed to on question.
My Lords, I declare an interest as a former chairwoman of the HFEA. When I was approached for the job, I explained that, at my school, we were not even taught what were then called the “facts of life”. It turned out that this did not matter, as the task...
My Lords, I declare an interest as a former chairwoman of the HFEA. When I was approached for the job, I explained that, at my school, we were not even taught what were then called the “facts of life”. It turned out that this did not matter, as the task...
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for bringing this matter to the House. At present, the HFEA regulations are under a law that is over 35 years old, as identified by the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, and the legislation is unfit for the purpose in many areas....
My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for bringing this matter to the House. At present, the HFEA regulations are under a law that is over 35 years old, as identified by the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, and the legislation is unfit for the purpose in many areas....
My Lords, I would like to come down to earth a little bit. First of all, I suggest that infertility is not a disease; it is actually a symptom of something wrong, and that is the basic problem here. What we are doing here with in vitro fertilisation is using...
My Lords, I would like to come down to earth a little bit. First of all, I suggest that infertility is not a disease; it is actually a symptom of something wrong, and that is the basic problem here. What we are doing here with in vitro fertilisation is using...
My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Winston. We live in an increasingly digital world. We entrust apps with our fitness data and menstrual cycle, and healthcare providers frequently offer virtual consultations. It is no surprise, therefore, that many people entrust fertility treatment to the...
My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Winston. We live in an increasingly digital world. We entrust apps with our fitness data and menstrual cycle, and healthcare providers frequently offer virtual consultations. It is no surprise, therefore, that many people entrust fertility treatment to the...
My Lords, I recognise the depth of expertise in this Chamber and that my background is not a scientific one. However, it is incumbent on us all to engage in these crucial issues, which hold wide significance and implication. I approach this debate in the knowledge of what it is...
My Lords, I recognise the depth of expertise in this Chamber and that my background is not a scientific one. However, it is incumbent on us all to engage in these crucial issues, which hold wide significance and implication. I approach this debate in the knowledge of what it is...
My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate. That was very moving, and I am very pleased that her three children are in this world thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Winston. That is amazing. Like the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, I confess my inner...
My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate. That was very moving, and I am very pleased that her three children are in this world thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Winston. That is amazing. Like the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, I confess my inner...
My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for securing this very important debate. I declare an interest as a board
member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and as someone who previously led IVF and fertility...
My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for securing this very important debate. I declare an interest as a board
member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and as someone who previously led IVF and fertility...
My Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for securing this important debate. Before I start, I will just clarify one issue: about 98% of abortion treatment is carried out in the not-for-profit sector, funded around 98% by the NHS. NHS hospitals do not make a profit...
My Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for securing this important debate. Before I start, I will just clarify one issue: about 98% of abortion treatment is carried out in the not-for-profit sector, funded around 98% by the NHS. NHS hospitals do not make a profit...