§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether it is customary for counselling to be given to women impregnated by artificial insemination by donor, and to donors; and if he will make a statement on the structure and location of such counselling.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe do not hold this information centrally. I am advised that as a principle of good practice364W the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends that counselling should be given to couples seeking AID.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now publish a list of the centres where artificial insemination by donor services are available.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe do not hold this information centrally. I understand the inquiry into human fertilisation and embryology was told that there are about 35 places in the United Kingdom where an AID service is available.