Clause 47

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords]

Public Bill Committees, 12 June 2008, 9:00 am

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Woman not to be other parent merely because of egg donation

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Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

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Mark Simmonds (Shadow Minister, Health; Boston & Skegness, Conservative)

I shall again be quick. It would be helpful if the Minister would put her views on record. We talked about sperm donors under early clauses and this clause relates to egg donors. Can the right hon. Lady confirm that a record is kept of egg donors by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and that those who have benefited will have a right to discover who the egg donors were at the appropriate age? Will it be ensured that the information available for those aged 16 and 18 absolutely mirrors that in relation to sperm donors?

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Dawn Primarolo (Minister of State (Public Health), Department of Health; Bristol South, Labour)

I am happy to say yes. The hon. Gentleman is correct. The clause gives the access that he described, and it would have to, because the treatment would take place at a licensed clinic that was subject to requirements to trace the donor.

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Question put and agreed to.

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Clause 47 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

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