Speeches by Fookes.

“In 2018, eight years after the PIP implant scandal, the Sunderland Echo reported that only 39% percent of NHS providers had—”

“What proportion of breast implants in the UK result in complications and adverse reactions each year?”

“I am sorry to interrupt, but that is why we need a mandatory register, so that everyone fills in the details. Then if you are considering having a breast implant you can look at all the statistics and see that, “Well, this type I am being offered looks safe, oh this one’s had ruptures, I’m not going to go with that.” P…”

“Oh, okay.”

“Just to go back to the registry, NHS Digital which manages the BCIR, the Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry, has stats which show that 39% of NHS providers and 24% of independent providers that offer breast implant surgery are yet to register patient details on this registry. Why is that, and why is it not mandatory?”

“Good.”

“Thank you, panel, for coming before us today. We have talked about the Keogh report already. This question is probably for the MHRA. In 2013, the Keogh review stated that the lack of a formal national reporting system for products that are not classified as medical devices posed a “Very significant risk.” Have there be…”

“The next question is around children, and I know the amazing campaigning organisation Save Face did some work on this. It sent some 17-year-olds out to try to book appointments at clinics. Of the eight clinics, six failed to mention ID during a consultation. The girls, who were only 17, told the clinics they were older…”

“Just to clarify, are the tools used in facial thread lifts considered medical devices or not?”

“Does anyone on the panel think the Advertising Standards Authority is effective?”

“That is probably the NHS, not independent consultants.”

“I think that was it. Part of it is about algorithms, is it not?”

“Those people should probably be struck off though.”

“It probably should be put into law.”

“Elaine, would you like to add anything?”

“So how are complications reported today, and how do you ensure that adverse events are followed up and acted upon?”

“Rieka, should there be a mandatory cooling-off period and/or psychological assessment before people access certain procedures and, if so, which ones?”

“That is helpful to know.”

“We have just talked about people going abroad to have procedures done. How do people find out about all these different procedures? We want to explore the online and social media space. Elaine, how can we hold clinics and individuals accountable for misleading and high-pressure advertising or influencer videos on socia…”

“The Welsh Government’s budget contains over £300 million to support Welsh farmers. Is it not the case that Plaid Cymru and the Tories put Welsh farmers’ livelihoods at risk by voting against that crucial money?”