The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill 2019-21 (Bill 136) was introduced in the Commons on 13 February 2020 and had its Second Reading on 2 March 2020. The Committee Stage ran from 8-10 June 2020 and remaining Commons stages took place on 23 June 2020. The Bill received its Second Reading in the Lords on 2 September 2020.
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Commons Library debate pack: Hernia mesh in men (146 KB, PDF)
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 5 September 2019 on hernia mesh in men. The debate will be opened by Jim Shannon MP.
Please see the Library’s briefing on Surgical mesh implants for wider background.
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Commons Library debate pack: Hernia mesh in men (146 KB, PDF)
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