HC Deb 24 January 1979 vol 961 c172W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the cost in a full financial year of providing free family planning advice and supply of contraceptives.

Mr. Moyle

The estimated out-turn expenditure for the financial year 1978–79 in respect of the provision of family planning services in England and Wales is expected to be £56 million, rising to £58 million in 1979–80, at current pay and price levels.