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Sexual Health Clinics

Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans there are to introduce combined sexual health clinics in the Province that incorporate genito-urinary medicine and family planning services in a joint facility. [202614]

Angela Smith: This issue will be addressed as part of the implementation of the new Sexual Health Promotion Strategy which will be launched in the spring next year.

Wheel-clamping

Mr. Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to review the law relating to private operations of wheel-clamping in Northern Ireland. [200910]

Angela Smith: Wheel-clamping for Vehicle Excise Duty evasion is undertaken by a private contractor under the direct authorisation of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland, operating as part of a UK-wide contract. This is the only wheel-clamping carried out on public roads in NI.

There are no plans to review the law.