HC Deb 12 February 1971 vol 811 cc293-4W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the number of women coming forward for cervical cytology tests; and whether he will cause an investigation to be undertaken with a view to devising more effective methods of persuasison.

Mr. Alison

Present policy on cervical cytology is aimed at women over 35 years of age. So far the response from women in this age group has been lower than desired and consideration is already being given to ways by which it might be improved.