HC Deb 01 July 1969 vol 786 c67W
Mr. Peter M. Jackson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Sevices what was the number of operations for termination of pregnancy, septic abortions and incomplete abortions undertaken in hospitals in England and Wales, in the quarter ended 31st March, 1967, and the quarter ended 31st March, 1969.

Mr. Crossman

I regret that comparable data for the two periods are not available.

Mr. Orbach

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information his Department has about the availability of surgical sessions in gynaecological wards in connection with operations for the termination of pregnancy; and if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT details of such sessions in the Metropolitan regional boards, showing where shortages exist.

Mr. Crossman

Information about sessions in individual hospitals is not collected centrally.