§ Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what study he has made of the evidence from the Family Planning Association, a copy of which has been sent to him, on certain pills used by women; and if he will ensure that such pills will remain available for prescription under the National Health Service, following the recommendations of his Drugs Safety Committee.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyI am not aware that any of the drugs mentioned in the newspaper report sent to me by my hon. Friend are no longer available for prescription under the National Health Service when required for treatment. No doubt doctors will have regard to the recent advice of the Committee on Safety 481W of Drugs when prescribing oral contraceptives, whether under the National Health Service or privately.