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National strategy for fertility

EDM (Early Day Motion) 705: tabled on 01 September 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 27 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with concern that there is currently no national strategy for fertility in England; further notes that a number of Integrated Care Boards, including Kent and Medway ICB and Sussex ICB, have reduced the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles available to eligible patients from three to one; also notes the declining fertility rate in the United Kingdom; notes that one in seven couples experience difficulty conceiving; recognises that infertility is a medical condition and that fertility problems can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing; and calls on the Government to introduce a national fertility strategy to end the postcode lottery in access to fertility treatment and ensure fair and consistent access to NHS-funded fertility services across England.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 September 2026
North Shropshire
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 4 September 2026
Woking
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 7 September 2026
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on 7 September 2026
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
Perkins, Mr Toby
Labour
Signed on 8 September 2026
Chesterfield
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 8 September 2026
Glastonbury and Somerton
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 September 2026
Henley and Thame
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 10 September 2026
Brighton Pavilion
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 10 September 2026
Waveney Valley
Green, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 September 2026
Chesham and Amersham
Spencer, Hannah
Green Party
Signed on 10 September 2026
Gorton and Denton
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 10 September 2026
North Herefordshire
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 10 September 2026
Bristol Central
Newbury, Josh
Labour
Signed on 14 September 2026
Cannock Chase
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 September 2026
Eastleigh
Morrison, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 October 2026
Cheadle
McMurdock, James
Independent
Signed on 12 October 2026
South Basildon and East Thurrock
Sabine, Anna
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 October 2026
Frome and East Somerset
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on 12 October 2026
Lancaster and Wyre
Wilson, Munira
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 12 October 2026
Twickenham
Collins, Victoria
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 13 October 2026
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.