Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the terms of reference for the independent review into gender identity services for children and young people will include (a) the relationship between (i) autism spectrum disorder and (ii) sexuality with gender dysphoria, (b) the potential effect of transgender organisations on gender dysphoria and (d) the experience of (A) desisters and (B) detransitioners; and if he will make a statement.

The terms of reference for the independent review into gender identity services for children and young people are published on the NHS England and NHS Improvement at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/terms-of-reference-for-review-of-gender-identity-development-service-for-children-and-adolescents/

The review will be wide-ranging and will make recommendations in relation to the best clinical approach for individuals with various complex presentations.