Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they will take if any new organisation prescribes puberty blockers to children, other than as part of a clinical trial in accordance with the policy of NHS England.

All healthcare providers, whether they are providing an NHS funded or privately funded service, should follow clinical best practice and be registered with their professional body and any other regulators, as appropriate for that service. The Department will work with relevant regulatory bodies to ensure that any organisation and people prescribing puberty blockers are doing so in line with the regulatory framework and appropriate professional standards which any health care provider must legally meet.