HC Deb 20 June 1986 vol 99 cc658-9W
Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce the free issue of contraceptive sheaths to patients at National Health Service family planning clinics as a protective measure against the spread of HTLV-III virus; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

Professional opinions differ about the desirability of making sheaths available in genito-urinary medicine clinics for the control of HTLV-III virus. However, the matter is under careful consideration.

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