Oral Answers to Questions

Peter Lamb Excerpts
Tuesday 17th June 2025

(1 day, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wes Streeting Portrait Wes Streeting
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As the hon. Gentleman knows through bitter experience, that rotten industry always finds a way, and we have to keep on top of it and tackle the scourge of nicotine addiction. He knows about this issue better than most, he having campaigned so assiduously on it, and he is right to raise it, so let us look at what we can do to strengthen the Bill, if we can, as it goes through Parliament.

Peter Lamb Portrait Peter Lamb (Crawley) (Lab)
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T7. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to enable access to non-hormonal, non-steroidal oral contraceptives?

Karin Smyth Portrait Karin Smyth
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Such contraceptives are an emerging technology that will be subject to clinical and other relevant assessment before being considered for use in England. The Government remain committed to ensuring that women can access their preferred method in a timely manner. A range of contraception is available free of charge from a range of settings. That includes a copper coil, which is a non-hormonal, non-steroidal contraceptive device.