HC Deb 08 April 1974 vol 872 cc4-5W
Mr. Raison

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what estimate he can give of the total size by turnover or other indicator of the contraceptive industry in the United Kingdom, if possible broken down into different types of contraceptive.

Mr. Deakins

Sales of ovulation inhibitors—the so-called pill, used mainly for contraceptive purposes—by United Kingdom manufacturers in 1973 were valued at £3.6 million. No other information is available.

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