§ Dr. O'DONOVANasked the Minister of Health in how many counties organised arrangements are made for carrying out therapeutic abortions; and will he make a return of the number of such operations carried out in hospitals under his authority in the past quarter?
Sir H. YOUNGI am not aware of the existence of any organised arrangements in any part of this country for the performance of therapeutic abortion as distinct from other forms of obstetrical treatment. I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by obtaining such a return as is suggested in the question.