Clause 2 - Consequential and retrospective provision
Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Deceased Fathers) Bill
12:45 pm
Mr Tony Clarke (Northampton South, Labour)
The three-month rule for retrospective cases is mentioned in clauses 2 and 3. Amendment No. 4 provides for discretion to be exercised in such retrospective cases. The hon. Gentleman rightly presumes that retrospective cases will be those from 1991 until such time as the new Act comes into force. In those cases, there will be three months for mothers to apply, but with discretion. I hope that that covers his points.