HC Deb 24 November 1969 vol 792 c17
25. Mr. Peter M. Jackson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, in view of the Latey Report, he will amend paragraph 12 of his Circular 15/67 on "Birth Control Advice and treatment for the Unmarried".

Mr. Crossman

This is not necessary. I am sure local authorities can be relied on to relate the change in the age of majority to this and other services.

Mr. Jackson

That is a far from satisfactory reply. Is not my right hon. Friend aware that both local authorities and the Family Planning Association are dragging their feet over the provision of adequate birth control services for the unmarried? Will he send out an amending circular?

Mr. Crossman

I think that if my hon. Friend studies my Answer he will find that it was correct. The question of services for the unmarried is not the same as the question of services according to age. As far as I know, services for the unmarried are being increasingly given in local authorities. This is not the question my hon. Friend asked me.