I thank the Minister for his comments about virginity testing and hymenoplasty and the work done by other hon. Members on parts of the legislation that affect women and girls. One issue with virginity testing and hymenoplasty relates to the family procedure rules—I know that they fall outside his Department—which still permit spouses to apply for a so-called virginity test on the grounds that a marriage is not consummated. Will he speak to his colleagues and perhaps suggest a meeting with me and other campaigners in the area to see if we can remove from legislation some of those issues affecting women and girls?
Health and Care Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Richard Holden
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 30 March 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Health and Care Bill.
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