To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received alleging that prescription charges for oral contraception would be discriminatory. [8354]

None.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce prescription charges for oral contraceptives. [8355]

We shall be examining prescription charges as part of the Government's comprehensive spending review. The Government remain committed to the historic principle of the national health service that health services will be available to all and access will be based on need, not on ability to pay.