HC Deb 28 March 1973 vol 853 c359W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many establishments are at present licensed to carry out private abortions.

Mr. Alison

On 26th March 1973 there were 56 places in England approved by my right hon. Friend for the purposes of Section 1(3) of the Abortion Act 1967 for treatment for the termination of pregnancy.

Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether any estimate has been made of the number of National Health Service personnel, in percentage terms, refusing to assist in abortions.

Mr. Alison

To the best of my knowledge no such estimate exists.