In Vitro Fertilisations

Mr. Deakins
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many in vitro fertilisations have been carried out in each of the past three years; and how many, in each year, were carried out by the National Health Service.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke
We do not hold this information centrally. The following National Health Service hospitals have confirmed that they have in vitro fertilisation programmes: The Hammersmith Hospital, LondonChelsea Hospital for Women, LondonRoyal Free Hospital, LondonSt. Bartholomew's Hospital, LondonKing's College Hospital, LondonSt. Mary's Central, ManchesterSouthmead Hospital, BristolBristol Royal InfirmaryBirmingham Maternity HospitalJessop Hospital for Women, Sheffield