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“…The evidence has led many to conclude that birth control is the only practical alternative in many areas. …”

“…A memorandum, M.C.W.158, was issued by the Ministry defining the conditions under which advice may be given in regard to birth control to married women in attendance at maternity and child welfare centres, provided it is given on medical grounds in cases where further pregnancy (18) 292/824/1/58…”

“…MRS. PYKE (National Birth Control Association) : Madam Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, of the 3,805 maternal deaths analysed in the second series and spoken of in the last Report of the Departmental Committee, 514 were due to lung disease, heart disease, chronic renal disease, and pulmonary tuberculosis. …”

“…If so, could we take the resolution in two parts as our delegates do not wish to vote against the resolution, but could not vote for it if Birth Control advice by Public Authorities is implied. …”

“…The motion was carried. Birth Control. At a meeting held on November 6th, 1919, by the Medical Control Council, the matter of whether the League should deal with this subject in the Medical Pamphlets which it was publishing, it was decided to issue a pamphlet under the title of "Responsibility for Parenthood," to be written by Dr. …”