Topical Questions appears here as a parliamentary thread from the Commons Chamber on 24 Jun 2026, with 6 speakers contributing 11 speeches.

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MPs challenged whether children as young as 11 can consent to a trial of puberty blockers given possible lifelong effects, but ministers said the Pathways study will proceed with stronger safeguards, specialist and parental consent, and about 226 participants to test whether the treatment is safe and effective.