Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answers by Lord Darzi of Denham on 5 December 2007 (WA 195–96) and 18 December 2007 (WA 116–17) and his letter dated 14 January 2008, what protocol has been developed following more regular reviews of egg collection data by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority; and what concerns have been raised with the General Medical Council.
Answer
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has committed to carrying out a review of all information it collects from centres, particularly to take account of the implications of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. As part of this it expects to have a protocol complete by December 2008. The HFEA has a Memorandum of Understanding with the General Medical Council, but has not to date reported any concerns.