Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2000. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with the Family Planning Association regarding the contents of its information booklet on abortion; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 18 July 2000).

Answer: Mr. Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with the Family Planning Association regarding the contents of its information booklet on abortion; and if he will make a statement. [131354] Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 18 July 2000]: The FPA (formerly the Family Planning Association) did not discuss with the Department the contents of their booklet "Abortion--Just so you know". The FPA invited the Department's comments on the final draft to ensure that legal and medical information was accurate. The booklet should help young people to have a better understanding of abortion. However, any young woman facing an unwanted pregnancy should seek advice from her general practitioner or family planning clinic, in order to explore all options available to her.

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