§ Mr. Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many abortions were performed under the National Health Service in East Sussex during 1973, listing the number in each hospital in the county;
(2) how many abortions were performed in private clinics in East Sussex during 1972, listing the numbers for each clinic.
§ Dr. OwenAbortions carried out in East Sussex under the Abortion Act 1967 were as follows:
In approved places 1972 In NHS hospitals 1973 (provisional) East Sussex 11,264 417 Brighton CB 10,148 141 Administrative county 1,116 276 The detailed breakdown by individual hospitals and registered nursing homes requested would be inconsistent with the provisions of Regulation 5 of the Abortion Regulations 1968 which were designed to preserve confidentiality.