HC Deb 08 July 1982 vol 27 c186W
Mr. Eldon Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he was aware of the World Health Organisation memorandum and its recommendations on injectable contraceptives when he made his decision to overrule the advice of the Committee on Safety of Medicines that depo provera be licensed, subject to certain conditions.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Yes. The licensing authority was aware of the views of the WHO.