§ 49. Mr. Will Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many foreign nationals have had hospital treatment under the provisions of the Abortion Law Reform Act in National Health Service hospitals, in the London area, since the Act became operative.
§ 56. Mr. Hileyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many alien women have been aborted, under the National Health Service, since the coming into force of the Abortion Act.
§ Mr. CrossmanMy information relates to country of ordinary residence, not nationality. Up to the end of September, 1968, 18 women not normally resident in this country were treated under the Act in National Health Service hospitals in England and Wales, presumably as private patients, 14 of them in the London area.
§ 53. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied with the working of the Abortion Act and the effects of its operation; what plans he has to introduce amending or other legislation; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrossmanIt is too early to reach conclusions but I am watching the situation closely.