HC Deb 14 November 1973 vol 864 cc164-5W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recommendations he has made to regional hospital boards about facilities for out-patient abortions; and what response he has had.

Mr. Alison

None. Early this year senior administrative medical officers of regional hospital boards were supplied with a background paper outlining the various types of facilities known to have been provided for day-care abortions in this country and abroad. The recipients were free to use the information as they thought appropriate, and no response was called for.