HC Deb 21 January 1994 vol 235 cc887-8W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when she proposes to raise the matter of an upper age limit on the availability of infertility treatment within the European Community; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has stated in its second annual report that it will be addressing the issue of treatment for post-menopausal women in the coming year. The Government will consider this matter further after they receive the authority's advice.