HC Deb 29 November 1994 vol 250 cc592-3W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will name the health authorities which are unwilling to fund referrals to gender identity or dysphori a clinics; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

This information is not available centrally.

Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will introduce national criteria and protocols for gender reassignment therapy in England and Wales; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Sackville

Guidance already exists on medical proficiency and the importance of counselling. The production of protocols is primarily a matter for the medical profession.

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