Debate contribution: Puberty Blockers: Harmful Alternatives

Debate contribution by Mr Doug Beattie MC on 6 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Doug Beattie MC
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 6 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Puberty Blockers: Harmful Alternatives
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5156971

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I thank the Minister for his answer. GenderGP, which is based in Singapore, is promoting alternatives to puberty blockers online that may well be harmful to very vulnerable individuals without a GP's prescription. Is there anything that the Department of Health can do in collaboration with others in order to address that?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1633/22-27.

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