The report is colourless. It recognizes that the belief that “risk” can be avoided has led to a deplorable moral laxity among women who can certainly not be described as prostitutes. It urges self-control among the married, but the majority are fearful of condemning the use of contraceptives altogether. In his evidence before the committee, Dr. Gore describes the subject as “desperately difficult”, and we agree with the Times that it is not suitable for “dogmatic assertions”, particularly from doctors who are by no means all of one mind. Lord Dawson urges artificial methods.
