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Written question asked by Angus Brendan MacNeil (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 17 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2015. It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 January 2015 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Abortion

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, with reference to paragraph 61 of the Report of the Smith Commission, what plans he has for the devolution of abortion.

Answer

The Smith Commission Agreement recommended further serious consideration should be given to devolution of abortion and a process should be established immediately to consider the matter further. The issue is currently under consideration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
219146
Session
2014-15
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Abortion Devolution
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk