§ Mr. Chris Smith (Islington, South and Finsbury)I beg leave to present two petitions to the House. The first is from 28 residents of my constituency, and reads:
To the honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled. The humble Petition of UK Residents Sheweth that unwanted 527 pregnancy is a risk to young women's health, wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House do urge the Secretary of State for Social Services that:Young women's rights to obtain contraceptive advice and information and contraceptive drugs or devices, with or without parental consent, should not be further restricted by changes in DHSS regulations or by law, as this would only result in an increase in unwanted pregnancies.Facilities for young women and men, whether under or over the age of 16, to obtain contraception and advice on abortion if they need it, in confidence and without fear, should be substantially expanded and publicised in all parts of the country.And your petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
§ To lie upon the Table.