HC Deb 08 November 1973 vol 863 c247W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many private nursing clinics are licensed to perform abortions.

Sir K. Joseph

On 7th November 1973 there were 57 places in England approved by me for the purposes of Section 1(3) of the Abortion Act 1967 for the treatment for the termination of pregnancy.

Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects the Lane Committee's report to be published.

Sir K. Joseph

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Rugby (Mr. William Price) on 6th November.—[Vol. 863, c.144.]