Women not in relationships are receiving publicly-funded IVF despite official guidance that suggests support should go to couples who have been trying without success to have a baby for several years.
Meanwhile in other parts of the country married couples are being denied help in starting a family, forcing them to spend thousands of pounds on private treatment.
It comes after a Labour law removed the requirement for fertility doctors to consider a child?s need to have a male role model before going ahead with IVF.
Critics say the Government, which David Cameron promised would be ?the most family friendly we?ve ever had in this country?, should tackle the postcode lottery of IVF provision and ensure that the needs of children are put first.
Frank Field, the Labour MP who carried out a high-profile review into poverty and life chances last year, said: ?It?s clearly wrong that while couples in stable relationships can?t get IVF and in other areas, single women can.
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