§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that Liverpool will have an adequate number of gynaecological beds when facilities at Broadgreen and Sefton Hospitals close.
§ Mr. MoyleI look to health authorities to determine the right level of services to meet the needs of the populations they serve. The Liverpool Area Health Authority (Teaching) is satisfied, in the
606Wlawful abortions were performed in 1976 and 1977; how many of these were performed under National Health Service arrangements; how many in approved places managed by registered charities; and how many in other approved places.
§ Mr. MoyleProvisional numbers of notifications of legal abortions carried out in England and Wales are as follows:
light of professional advice, that the proposed number of gynaecological beds will be adequate, taking into account reductions in bed occupancy and average length of stays and the projected fall in Liverpool's population. This view is endorsed by the Mersey Regional Health Authority.