Mr. Eddie Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many abortions were carried out in Sheffield hospitals under the control of the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board during 1971; and what were the equivalent figures for 1968, 1969 and 1970.
§ Mr. Alison:The provisional figure for 1971, up to the end of September, is 137. Figures for previous years are:
1968 30 1969 70 1970 130
Mr. Eddie Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many patients, recommended by their doctor, have been refused abortions in Sheffield hospitals under the control of the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board during 1971, and what were the equivalent figures for 1968, 1969 and 1970.
§ Mr. Alison:I regret that this information is not available.