§ Mr. Ray Powellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will state his Department's policy on vasectomy; and if he will ensure that vasectomy is available free of charge on the National Health Service to patients who wish to make responsible decisions on family planning.
§ Dr. VaughanIt is the Department's policy that vasectomy should be available within the National Health Service as a method of family planning. The level of service provided is a matter for each individual health authority to decide in the light of local needs and priorities.