Written question asked by Lord Steel of Aikwood , in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Angela Knight (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: How many legal abortions were performed in 1995 (a) with Antiprogesterone and (b) without overnight stay on women resident (i) in each health region and (ii) in each district health authority in England and Wales; and how many of these abortions involved (1) NHS hospitals, (2) NHS agency arrangements and (3) other purchasers.

Answer: Sir David Steel: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many legal abortions were performed in 1995 (a) with anti-progesterone and (b) without overnight stay on women resident (i) in each health region and (ii) in each district health authority in England and Wales; and how many of these abortions involved (1) NHS hospitals; (2) NHS agency arrangements and (3) other purchasers. [21827] Mrs. Angela Knight: I have been asked to reply, but cannot do so before Parliament is prorogued. I will, however, write to the right hon. Member.

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