Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Draft Conversion Practices Bill published on 25 June 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential impacts of clause 1(9)(b) which includes “procedures similar to forms of medical or surgical care” within the definition of “health care services” on individuals subject to relevant conduct.

The Government published its draft Conversion Practices Bill on 25 June for pre-legislative scrutiny. The draft Bill sets robust thresholds to target clear instances of harmful and abusive acts. Officials have assessed a range of evidence and research to develop and deliver measures that comprehensively protect people from abusive conversion practices.

We welcome cross-party engagement and scrutiny on all aspects of this draft legislation including through the pre-legislative scrutiny process. This includes engagement and scrutiny of the healthcare provisions.