§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if his Department will initiate a public information campaign to inform women of any rights they may have in regard to any injuries caused by the Dalkon shield contraceptive device.
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§ Mrs. CurrieThe available information is given in the table. However, the waiting list figures are generally at a seasonal peak at 31 December. The March and September figures give a better indication of annual trends in the demand for hospital in-patient treatment.
§ Mrs. CurrieNo. The Dalkon shield contraceptive device, which was manufactured in the United States, is currently the subject of compensation litigation in the United States courts. I understand that those courts directed the manufacturer to publicise the procedures and the court subsequently expressed satisfaction with the way the company complied.