FAMILY PLANNING NURSES

Early day motion 756, tabled 9 February 1998 by Julia Drown (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House notes that 9th to 14th February is Contraceptive Awareness Week; recognises that family planning services are extremely cost effective NHS service services; values the role of family planning nurses who are highly skilled professionals providing care and advice on a variety of contraceptive, reproductive and sexual health issues; notes that family planning nurses can be accessed confidentially and independently of other health professionals; believes that health authorities should invest in family planning nursing and services; and urges the Government to ensure that family planning services, and the care of appropriately trained nurses, are available to all those who need them.

Signatures by party: Labour 31, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 3, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2.