HC Deb 12 June 1975 vol 893 cc246-7W
Mr. Bradford

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many deaths were notified following abortions carried out in England and Wales on women whose normal place of residence was given as Northern Ireland, during the calendar years 1972, 1973 and 1974, respectively.

Dr. Owen

None.

Mr. Bradford

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in the cases of abortions notified as being carried out in England and Wales during 1973 and 1974, respectively, on women whose normal place of residence was given as Northern Ireland, what was their marital status, age, social class, and the grounds upon which the operations were performed.

Dr. Owen

For 1973 the numbers were as follows:

Age Number
All ages 1,007
Under 16 10
16 to 19 191
20 to 24 345
25 to 29 183
30 to 34 121
35 to 39 89
40 to 44 46
45 and over 5
Not stated 17

The other information asked for could not be obtained without undue cost.