HC Deb 21 October 1986 vol 102 cc863-4W
43. Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a further statement on the operation to date of the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the statement in the Official Report, columns 806–807, 1 July if he will make a statement on his review of the case for amending legislation to the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985.

Mr. Newton

I am unable to add to the reply my predecessor gave my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Bruinvels) on 1 July at column 806. If it is shown that the act is ineffective the need to amend it will be considered.