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Written question asked by Lord Lofthouse of Pontefract (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 May 1988. It was answered by Lord Newton of Braintree (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 May 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.


Written question

Question
What has been total no of abortions under terms of Abortion Act 1967 in Pontefract health authority area for each of last 7 years for which figures are available; how many were performed on ground four where risk child would suffer from such abnormalities as to be seriously handicapped; & how many on ground five to save life of pregnant woman. - Incl table.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
132 c413-4W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Abortion Pontefract
Contains statistics
Yes