§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many family planning clinics are in operation throughout the county of Derbyshire.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeAt the end of 1983, 19 premises were used regularly for family planning sessions in the north Derbyshire and southern Derbyshire health districts.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps his Department is taking to ensure adequate financial provision for the continuation of family planning clinics.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe regard family planning as an important element in preventive health care. As the hon. Member knows, substantial resources are already available to health authorities for the improvement of health services over all. It is important, however, that authorities themselves determine their priorities in the light of local needs.