Abortion

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Home Department – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 June 1964.

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Photo of Commander John Kerans Commander John Kerans , Hartlepools, The 12:00, 4 June 1964

Would not my right hon. Friend agree that there are many establishments performing abortions, in many cases in appalling circumstances, and that this causes hardship to many young girls and a lot of misery in the homes? If my right hon. Friend wants details, the Abortion Law Reform Society can supply a considerable mass of details covering the last few years. Surely doctors in this country should have greater freedom, especially on eugenic and rape grounds, to perform abortions. It is over a hundred years since the last legislation on the subject was introduced. Surely it is a matter that the Government should consider now.