§ 49. Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action lie will take to prohibit the sale of abortifacient drugs.
§ Mr. George ThomasI understand that a variety of drugs, many of which are in common use for other purposes, are taken in the belief that they will terminate pregnancy. As at present informed my right. hon. and learned Friend is not convinced that it would be justifiable to prohibit or regulate their sales, but he is keeping the matter under review.