§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many abortions were performed in the United Kingdom in 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973.
§ Dr. OwenThe numbers of abortions in Great Britain notified under the Abortion Act 1967 were as follows:
1970 … … … 91,819 1971 … … … 133,109 1972 … … … 167,484 1973 … … … 174,647 The Act does not apply to Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average cost for an abortion in Great Britain.
§ Dr. OwenSeparate costing figures are not available for treatment of different medical or surgical conditions within the National Health Service.
My Department does not collect information about fees charged for abortion in the private sector.