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House of Commons · General Debate

Fertility Treatment (Transparency)

18 January 2023 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd

NHS

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At a glance

Alex Davies-Jones raised concerns about fertility treatment (transparency) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes a Bill to require annual publication of NHS-funded IVF cycle numbers and additional treatments by providers
  • Highlights regional disparities in IVF service availability and lack of guideline adherence
  • Stresses the need for transparency to tackle inequalities in IVF access and outcomes

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd

Proposes a Bill requiring providers of in vitro fertilisation to publish information annually about the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles and additional treatments. Highlights regional disparities in IVF services, lack of adherence to NICE guidelines, and mis-selling of add-ons without clear evidence. Emphasises the need for transparency to address inequalities in access and outcomes.

Other contributors (1)
  • Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd

    Moves a Bill requiring clinics to publish data on NHS-funded IVF cycles and add-on treatments. Discusses personal experience, regional disparities, lack of adherence to NICE guidelines, and issues with add-ons lacking clear evidence. Stresses the need for transparency to improve accountability and address inequalities in access and outcomes.

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