Clause 6
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords]
4:45 pm
Jeremy Wright (Whip, Whips; Rugby and Kenilworth, Conservative)
Of course we accept the Minister’s reassurances once again, albeit with the caveat that she will not always be the Minister. Will she answer this specific question? If I understand her correctly, she seems to be arguing that in the majority of cases in which information or advice is sought by organisations or individuals, the HFEA would not contemplate charging a fee, but that in exceptional cases, it might. Why does the clause not say that a fee is not to be charged save in exceptional circumstances?