§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State Health how many National Health Service hospitals and private clinics practise selective reduction of pregnancy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyWe know of two hospitals where selective termination of pregnancy has recently been performed. The names of the hospitals are not released for reasons of maintaining confidentiality.
§ Mr. AltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what information he has on the practice of selective reduction of pregnancy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleySelective termination of pregnancy should be performed only if the requirements of the Abortion Act 1967 are fulfilled.