Clause 21
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords]
3:30 pm
Mark Simmonds (Shadow Minister, Health; Boston and Skegness, Conservative)
I am grateful for that clarification and explanation, and I understand the Minister’s points about consulting on draft regulations before the Bill has completed its passage through Parliament, but she will also be aware of the concerns expressed earlier by the hon. Member for Oxford, West and Abingdon and me that draft regulations are rarely amended in that sense when they come before Parliament. However, I accept that they will have to be debated under the affirmative procedure.