“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
Karin Smyth
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.