§ 25. Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she will publish the advice she gives to health authorities on the subject of the sterilisation of minors.
§ Mrs. CastleAs my hon. Friend explained in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Heeley (Mr. Hooley) on 23rd July, the Department is preparing a discussion paper on the issue of guidance on this matter. One of the points to be considered will be the extent to which any such guidance should be published.—[Vol. 896, c.248.]