§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many men, women and couples were treated for primary and secondary infertility in each of the last 15 years.
§ Mr. SackvilleThis information is not available centrally.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many centres were licensed to provide artificial insemination by donor in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. SackvilleCentres which provide artificial insemination by donor have been licensed only since August 1991 when the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority assumed its full powers under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990. During the transitional period of one year from 1 August 1991, 85 such clinics were operating and applied to be licensed by the authority. Seventy-nine clinics in England are currently licensed by the authority.