HC Deb 03 May 1974 vol 872 c290W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what discussions took place with the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain or the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry before her announcement concerning the availability of free contraceptives under the National Health Service.

Dr. Owen

None were possible before the Government had to decide whether or not to lay regulations before the House of Commons to introduce a prescription charge in family planning clinics when these came under the National Health Service on 1st April.