HC Deb 13 March 1987 vol 112 c334W
Mrs. Ann Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list all those clinics which have (a) been refused approval for the performing of abortions or (b) had former approval suspended during the last five years; and if he will state in each case the date of and reasons for the decision.

Mr. Newton

Applications made to the Secretary of State for approval under section 1(3) of the Abortion Act are treated in confidence.

During the last five years two clinics have been refused approval for the performing of abortions and one clinic has had its approval suspended.