Speeches by Fookes.

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

“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…”

“The Royal College of Surgeons recommends a reflection period of two weeks, but that is not mandatory; that is not in law.”

“Oh, okay.”

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

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

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

“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…”

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

“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…”

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

“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?”

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

“That is helpful to know.”

“Good.”

“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?”

“Baroness Bertin, you mentioned earlier something that the Welsh Government are doing well. I am a Welsh MP, and I would love to know what that is.”

“Returning to points that my colleagues have raised about regulation and who is going to step up and do the work, we have the Internet Watch Foundation for child sexual abuse material. Do you see a role for an organisation like that to try to look out for, get rid of and hash pornographic material?”

“Are there any other countries that are doing it well? I seem to remember you mentioned that Australia has a commission.”

“Baroness Bertin, I came to your briefing in one of the Committee Rooms when you launched your report.”