§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many forms have been printed which now have to be signed by surgeons who terminate pregnancies which no longer require an indication of social circumstances; what was the cost; what quantity of the previous forms were withdrawn; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergA total of 515, 650 revised abortion notification forms—HSA4—have been printed at a cost of approximately £5, 500—excluding VAT. 14, 454 of the superseded forms—HSA3—just over one month's supply—were destroyed.