Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 February 2001. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Monday, 12 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 6th February 2001 at 362 c484W, what guidance he has given to schools regarding the potential liability of school staff who dispense emergency contraception to girls under the age of 16 years in the event of medical complications arising as a result of the emergency contraception.

Answer: Mr. Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the answer of 6 February 2001, Official Report, column 484W, what guidance he has given to schools regarding the potential liability of school staff who dispense emergency contraception to girls under the age of 16 years in the event of medical complications arising as a result of the emergency contraception. [150085] Yvette Cooper: Emergency contraception in schools can be provided only by school nurses with a family planning background and specialised training to work under patient group directions. School nurses in maintained schools are employed by the National Health Service. Potential liability is covered by the arrangements of the NHS body concerned.

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