The health secretary has admitted he remains ‘uneasy’ about a controversial NHS puberty blockers trial as MPs criticised the limited support available to patients who detransition.
James Murray told Parliament there was a ‘lack of clinical evidence’ on the risks and benefits of the drugs but said the trial should proceed ‘carefully’ under intense scrutiny.
He was quizzed by Tory MP Joe Robertson, who asked whether it could be ‘morally or ethically right’ to give ‘powerful drugs to physically healthy children’ because there was a lack of evidence.
Mr Murray replied that he found the issue ‘difficult’ and ‘uncomfortable’, adding: ‘I felt myself
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