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...