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[2nd Allocated Day]

I agree with my hon. Friend. Any evidence that we have heard has been anecdotal—we have heard of a 16-year-old's journey and of e-mails that hon. Members have seen but that I have not. However, my hon. Friend makes a real point. The conclusion of the consultation might be that a termination takes place, but this is the only procedure in this country that requires the informed consent of two doctors. Government Members besmirch doctors by saying that such things happen daily, but that is not true. From my nine years on the General Medical Council, I recognise that we have good ethical guidelines for doctors. Nothing is done without the informed consent of two medical practitioners.

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532 c381 

Session

2010-12

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House of Commons chamber
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