HC Deb 26 March 1980 vol 981 c606W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what study his Department has made of reports that the drug primolut depot used for treatment of abortion is of no benefit and can damage the foetus; how many women use this drug at present; whether he proposes to take action in view of the warnings issued by doctors; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Vaughan

I refer the right hon. Gentleman to my right hon. Friend's replies to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East (Mrs. Short) on 12 March and 13 March.—[Vol. 980, c.603; Vol. 980, c. 679.]