From House of Commons Hansard
Written Answers: 21st June 2007

Department of Health

21 Jun 2007 : Column 2199W

Transsexuality: Medical Treatments

Sarah Teather: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what voice therapy is available on the NHS to those wishing to change their gender. [144637]

Mr. Ivan Lewis: It is for primary care trusts in partnership with local stakeholders to commission services in order to meet local needs. This process provides the means for addressing local needs within the health community including the provision of voice therapy on the basis of assessed clinical need.