§ 43. Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked 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. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the statement in the Official Report, 864W 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. NewtonI 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.