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Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Abortion

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the procurement specification for the Abortion Notification Service was reviewed between First Reading of the relevant legislative clause and the contract signature on 10 March 2026.

Answer

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 disapplies the criminal offences related to abortion from women acting in relation to their own pregnancies. However, it does not change the Abortion Act 1967 or the provision of lawful abortion services. Therefore, there was not a need to review the procurement specification for the Abortion Notification Service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1873
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Data protection Abortion
Link
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