HC Deb 15 July 1969 vol 787 cc80-1W
Mr. Brooks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many women domiciled in Scotland were aborted in National Health Service hospitals and private clinics in England and Wales during each quarter since the beginning of 1968.

Mr. Crossman

Since the Abortion Act 1967 came into operation. (27th April, 1968) notifications of abortion received in England and Wales in respect of women usually resident in Scotland were as follows:

Place of termination
Notifications received during National Health Service hospitals Approved places
27th April–30th June, 1968 1 16
1st July–30th September, 1968 8 11
1st October–31st December, 1968 4 19
1st January-31st March, 1969 4 37