asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the latest information he has on dates by which women in each social class report their pregnancies; what action he is taking to encourage earlier reporting; and if he will make a statement.

I regret that information on dates of reporting pregnancies by social class is not collected centrally. With regard to the action being taken to encourage earlier reporting, I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to him on 14th November 1978.