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Abortion

Commons · Question 44416 · Tabled 7 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

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

Answered by Karin Smyth, 23 Apr 2025

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...