Written question asked by Ann Winterton (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: What response he has made to the Petition presented to him by Mrs Jenny Bacon, together with Right honourable and honourable Members, on Wednesday 12th March, on the subject of the provision of contraceptives to minors. - My office has sent acknowledgement. The Under-Secretary of State for Health will write to Mr and Mrs Bacon shortly.

Answer: Mrs. Ann Winterton: To ask the Prime Minister what response he has made to the petition presented to him by Mrs. Jenny Bacon, together with right hon. and hon. Members, on Wednesday 12 March, on the subject of the provision of contraceptives to minors. [21284] The Prime Minister: My office has sent an acknowledgement. The Under-Secretary of State for Health my hon. Friend the Member for Orpington (Mr. Horam), will write to Mr. and Mrs. Bacon about their petition shortly.

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