Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16126

Abortion

Tabled: 26 November 2024

Answered: 4 December 2024

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has taken steps to reduce the number of pregnancies terminated beyond 24 weeks.

Answer

Karin Smyth

No steps have been taken to reduce the number of pregnancies terminated beyond 24 weeks gestation.Abortion in England and Wales is governed by the Abortion Act 1967, which defines the criteria under which terminations can take place. Under the act, termin...

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