Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill

Debate between Judith Cummins and Laura Trott

Committee stage & Committee Debate: House of Commons
Wednesday 25th November 2020 Public Bill Committees

[Judith Cummins]

I am happy with the assurances that we will be listened to and that our words will be considered throughout the passage of the Bill. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

[Laura Trott]

Clause 1 of the Bill creates a new criminal offence of administering in England botulinum toxin injections and cosmetic fillers to persons under 18. Currently, children and young people can access invasive cosmetic procedures on the commercial market without the requirement for any medical or psychological assessment. As the hon. Member for Bradford South said, that cannot be right.