HC Deb 27 July 1971 vol 822 cc58-9W
Mr. Jessel

asked 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. Joseph

31st December, 1971.

Mr. Jessel

asked 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.

Sir K. Joseph

If 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.