§ Mr. Jesselasked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what date the present licence of the Richmond Clinic, Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, under the Abortion Act, is due to run out.
§ Sir K. Joseph31st December, 1971.
§ Mr. Jesselasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ask for a report on the circumstances of the death of Mrs. Odette Bouette at the Richmond Clinic, Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, on 22nd June; and if he will thereafter place a copy of the report before the Committee sitting under the chairmanship of Mr. Justice Lane to inquire into the working of the Abortion Act.
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§ Sir K. JosephIf on completing an examination of the circumstances of Mrs. Bouette's death I conclude that there are circumstances in it which would be of concern to the Lane Committee I shall refer the matter to that Committee.