That is a really important question. I think there have been improvements—my right hon. Friend the Member for North Somerset will attest to that—but there is still a lack of understanding and education. We have a real issue with people feeling that they need to have a termination when they are told about Down syndrome. There is a big campaign on not screening out children with Down syndrome, because they live very fulfilled lives and bring great joy to so many people. Education for all is really important.
Down Syndrome Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Siobhan Baillie
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 4 February 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Down Syndrome Bill.
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