Lords debates 40 years of in vitro fertilisation
14 September 2018
Members of the Lords, including a former chairman of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority and two shadow spokespersons for health, debated the 40th anniversary of the first baby born using in vitro fertilisation, in the House of Lords on Thursday 13 September.
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This was a balloted debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by Baroness Deech (Crossbench), former chairman of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority.
Members taking part included:
- Lord Harries of Pentregarth (crossbench), former member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics
- Baroness Jolly (Liberal Democrat), Lords Liberal Democrat spokesperson for health
- Lord Mackay of Clashfern (Conservative), former member of the joint committee on the Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill
- Baroness Thornton (Labour), Lords opposition spokesperson for health
Lord O'Shaughnessy (Conservative), parliamentary under-secretary in the Department of Health and Social Care, responded on behalf of the government.
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