§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to investigate deregulation and over-the-counter provision of non-emergency contraceptive pills.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe proposal that non-emergency contraceptive pills should be available from pharmacies without a prescription was made in an editorial in theLancet on 4 September and has been the subject of some media debate. The proposal and reactions to it are being studied in the Department.