§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many women were given a Depo Provera injection following post-partum rubella vaccination in National Health Service hospitals at the latest date for which figures are available;
- (2) what advice has been issued by his Department on the administration of Depo Provera to nursing mothers; what are the risks involved; whether any research has been undertaken on the effects of Depo Provera on the infants of nursing mothers; and if he will make a statement;
- (3) what is his Department's policy on the use of Depo Provera following postpartum rubella vaccination in National Health Service hospitals.
§ Dr. VaughanI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.