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Abortions

Volume 21: debated on Wednesday 7 April 1982

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to ensure that women are able to obtain a therapeutic termination of a pregnancy under the National Health Service in all areas of the United Kingdom with equal facility and convenience.

The level of provision of abortion facilities is for health authorities to decide in the light of local needs and priorities and the availability of resources.