HC Deb 03 November 1975 vol 899 c49W
Mrs. Knight

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services under what statutory provision abortion-on-demand services are provided.

Dr. Owen

There are no such statutory provisions. Under the Abortion Act 1967 treatment for the termination of pregnancy is permitted only if two registered medical practitioners certify in good faith that the grounds set out in the Act are satisfied.

Forward to