§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what research he is sponsoring into the connection between child abuse and unwanted pregnancy.
§ Sir George YoungThe Department's programme of research on child abuse does not at present include work specifically on this aspect. We are, however, examining the needs and priorities for research on child abuse.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services in how many cases during each of the last five years where the mother was charged and found guilty of child abuse, including baby battering, she was refused a termination of pregnancy; and in how many cases the mother was aged 18 years or less.
§ Sir George YoungI regret that this information is not available centrally.