Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 44416

Abortion

Tabled: 7 April 2025
Answered: 23 April 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of data collection for abortions performed in the UK.

Answer

Karin Smyth
In accordance with the Abortion Act 1967, registered medical practitioners must notify the Chief Medical Officer of abortions within 14 days. The HSA4 abortion notification form is provided to collect the required information. The HSA4 form is a statutory...
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