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Abortion

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 23 April 2025UIN 44416

The question

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.

Answered by Karin Smyth

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 instrument, the content of which cannot be changed without legislation.

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