§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current level of payment made to general practitioners for a consultation during the course of which (a) they prescribe a course of contraceptive drugs, (b) they at a contraceptive device to the patient, (c) after discussion on contraceptive matters the patient declines offers of prescription and (d) after 151W discussion on contraceptive matters the general practitioner refuses to prescribe contraceptive drugs or devices contrary to the patient's wishes for medical reasons.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeA fee of £7.65 is payable for the provision of contraceptive services over the course of 12 months when a doctor accepts a patient, gives advice and conducts any necessary examination, where appropriate prescribes contraceptive drugs or appliances and provides any follow up care. Items(a), (c) and (d) would appear to fall within these criteria. A fee of £25.75 is payable to doctors who fit intrauterine devices and provide any necessary after care.