Clause 35
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords]
5:15 pm
Dawn Primarolo (Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health; Bristol South, Labour)
I draw the hon. Gentleman’s attention to the fact that the Government gave a commitment to the scrutiny Committee on the Bill that we would review the regulations dealing with surrogacy. It is a delicate and difficult issue, precisely because the Committee raised a number of issues that we were unable to deal with at that point. I believe that the Committee accepted that that was a sensible way forward. That is intended to happen after the Bill has completed its progress and received Royal Assent. It is necessary to connect with other policy areas and to reflect on some of the points made. I am not saying that our minds are made up as to the conclusion. It is worthy of reflection and consultation. I am happy to confirm that, in answer to both hon. Gentlemen’s concerns.