MPs have given the clearest indication yet that fertility clinics will no longer be able to refuse treatment to single women and lesbians.
Public Health Minister Caroline Flint said there was "probably not a case" for keeping "the need for a father" clause in new fertility rules.
Discriminatory
Despite the relaxation of rules on adoption, many single women and lesbian couples are still believed to face rejection by IVF clinics.
The committee said last year that the situation was "offensive" to unconventional families.
He said: "I'm pleased that after 16 years of licensed discrimination against solo mothers and lesbian couples, there are signs that it will come to an end.
Opponents have claimed the proposed changes are essentially a bid to create fatherless families headed by single or lesbian women.
Public Health Minister Caroline Flint said there was "probably not a case" for keeping "the need for a father" clause in new fertility rules.
Discriminatory
Despite the relaxation of rules on adoption, many single women and lesbian couples are still believed to face rejection by IVF clinics.
The committee said last year that the situation was "offensive" to unconventional families.
He said: "I'm pleased that after 16 years of licensed discrimination against solo mothers and lesbian couples, there are signs that it will come to an end.
Opponents have claimed the proposed changes are essentially a bid to create fatherless families headed by single or lesbian women.
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