§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what consideration she has given to extending the power of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Agency to cover clinics which offer gender selection for social reasons.
§ Mr. SackvilleSperm separation techniques used at clinics offering sex selection, for social reasons are considered to have no scientific basis. There are no plans for legislation to extend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's powers in this area.