I AM a parent of teenage children and I am very concerned about various items of destructive legislation recently passed by the Government.

I am particularly concerned about the so-called 'morning after pill.' The Government is almost aggressive in the manner in which it is foisting this chemical on women. In particular, they are over-riding the role of parents and have no concern for the damage their actions will have on family relationships or on the health of our teenage girls.

Clinics, chemists and even school nurses are to provide this drug to girls as young as 11 years without their parents knowledge or consent.

This drug could be available to girls still in primary school -- distributed (illegally at present) by nurses who are not allowed to give those same children painkillers or even apply a sticking plaster for them.

The drug is being described as an "emergency contraceptive" when, in fact, it is not a contraceptive at all, but an abortifacient -- it is a chemical means of procuring an early abortion. It is not intended to prevent contraception, merely to kill the baby as early as possible in the pregnancy.

Are the people gesticulating this product aware of either the physical or psychological consequences of giving this drug to girls who are both physical and mentally immature -- regardless of whether or not they engage in sexual activity?

What evidence/research do they have to support or justify their actions? In my opinion, one shared with many friends, all schools should be obliged to write to parents to inform them of their position regarding the distribution of this drug, in order that the parents can themselves take steps to mitigate the threat and protect their children.

However, our particular reason for writing is this we would be very grateful if we could be made aware of the names and addresses of any chemists in the St Helens borough who will NOT supply the 'morning after pill.' We would prefer to give our custom to them than to support chemists who pose a threat to the well-being of our children.

Concerned parent (name and address supplied).