§ Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the numbers of abortions carried out in Scotland for each year from 1968 to 1972 and the latest figures for 1973, distinguishing in each case between those carried out in National Health Service hospitals and those carried out privately.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe number of abortions notified as having been carried out in National Health Service hospitals and approved places since 27th April 1968 are:
In N.H.S hospital In approved place 1968(from 27th April) 1,493 44 1969 3,475 69 1970 5,178 76 1971 6,248 84 1972 7,501 99 1973 (to 30th Septmber)* 5,285 70 * The 1973 figures are provisional.