Puberty Blockers Trial: Consent Debate
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Puberty Blockers Trial: Consent
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Baroness Merron (Lab)
Yes, it is certainly the case that this is a medical matter. We need to remind ourselves, and my noble friend gives me that opportunity, that puberty blockers, as we are calling them, are used for other conditions, but the reason why we are having the trial is because we have accepted the advice and acted on the principles that my noble friend has outlined.
The Lord Bishop of Manchester
Would the Minister agree that the scientific trials are the best way to try to remove this from the culture wars that are so damning this particular topic?
Baroness Merron (Lab)
I am very glad to agree with the right reverend Prelate. As I said earlier, it is very important to have a cool head, to be evidence-based and to not politicise this. This is too important to take those risks.