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Oral answer to question provided on Wednesday, 23 March 2022 in the House of Commons, by Boris Johnson (Conservative) on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Answer

I would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend. This is one of those issues that the whole House is coming to realise requires extreme sensitivity, tact, love and care. We must recognise that when people want to make a transition in their lives, they should be treated with the maximum possible generosity and respect. We have systems in this country that allow that and have done for a long time, and we should be very proud of that, but I want to say in addition that I think, when it comes to distinguishing between a man and a woman, the basic facts of biology remain overwhelmingly important.

This is an answer to the Prime Minister's question asked on Wednesday, 23 March 2022 by Angela Richardson (Conservative).

Question

I welcome the important interim report from Dr Hilary Cass in which she highlights the need for more research into why so many young girls are presenting with gender distress. Will my right hon. Friend agree to meet me and other concerned colleagues to discuss how we can constructively support those young people who are experiencing gender distress?

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
711 c334 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Review of legislative drafting
Monday, 23 May 2022
Written statements
House of Lords
Review of legislative drafting
Monday, 23 May 2022
Written statements
House of Commons
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