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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords]

May I finish my arguments? Otherwise, others will not get the chance to contribute to the debate. Earlier today, I took part in a debate for Central TV with one of the hon. Members who has put their name to the amendment on the 16-week limit. Such reductions would lead not to an end to abortions, but to a return to backstreet abortions. [Interruption.] It is no good saying no. That is exactly what was said in the debate in which I took part earlier. I was told that we would not see a return to backstreet abortions. I cannot understand on what basis Members would say that. Some Members will have seen the film ““Vera Drake””, and although she might update her clothes from the 1950s to the 21st century, there will be an increase in the number of illegal abortions.