§ 71. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many abortions have been notified in Scotland under the Abortion (Scotland) Regulations 1968; how many of these operations were performed in National Health Service hospitals; and in how many cases death was notified as a result of the operation.
§ Mr. RossIn the period 27th April to 14th October, 1968. 901 abortions have been notified, of which 872 were performed in National Health Service hospitals. No death has been notified under the Abortion (Scotland) Regulations as resulting from an abortion.