HC Deb 10 March 2000 vol 345 cc834-5W
Mr. Gareth R. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he has taken to promote access to family planning services; and if he will make a statement. [113682]

Mr. George Howarth

[holding answer 9 March 2000]: Family planning services are provided in community and hospital settings throughout Northern Ireland. To improve access provision has also been made for evening and weekend services and for services which meet the needs of particular groups such as young people. In addition 95 per cent. if General Practitioners provide family planning services.