§ Mr. Bernie GrantTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make it her policy that the present range of oral contraceptives will continue to be available to women free of charge under the national health service; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyI have asked the advisory committee on national health service drugs to ensure that614W contraceptives to meet all real clinical needs will continue to be available free of charge on NHS prescription. There is no change in policy on family planning and we remain committed to the aim that the full range of NHS family planning services, however provided, should be appropriate, accessible and comprehensive.