Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when she expects the MHRA to conclude its review of the use of MAGnetic Expansion Control (MAGEC) rods.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reviewing the use of MAGnetic Expansion Control rods and additional actions as advised by its independent Expert Advisory Group. The MHRA aims to ensure risks are reduced before considering whether the suspension can be lifted.