§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT the research projects into methods of contraception for both men and women sponsored by his Department; where these are being carried out; and when he expects to receive the results of each project.
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§ Mr. AlisonResearch into methods of contraception is a matter for the Medical Research Council which has a programme of work in this field.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will indicate the total cost of the research projects into contraception currently being sponsored by his Department.
§ Mr. Alison£34,000 for work related to the provision of family planning services sponsored directly by the Department. In addition a survey is being carried out by the Office of Population Censuses and Surveys at a cost of £51,000.