HL Deb 27 July 2000 vol 616 cc90-1WA
Baroness Gould of Potternewton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the report of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Transsexual People will be published. [HL3681]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

The Interdepartmental Working Group reported to my right honourable friend the Home Secretary just before Easter. I am most grateful to members of the working group and those who contributed to it for the thoroughness of their work. Since Easter, my right honourable friend has consulted ministerial colleagues in other government departments and the devolved administrations.

My right honourable friend has today placed copies of the report in the Library. Similar arrangements are being made in the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales and the Northern Ireland Assembly. The report will be placed on the Home Office website. Hard copies may be obtained on application to my department.

The report will be considered carefully within Government.