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Abortion

Asked by Andrew GeorgeLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 June 2026UIN 1873

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the procurement specification for the Abortion Notification Service was reviewed between First Reading of the relevant legislative clause and the contract signature on 10 March 2026.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

The Crime and Policing Act 2026 disapplies the criminal offences related to abortion from women acting in relation to their own pregnancies. However, it does not change the Abortion Act 1967 or the provision of lawful abortion services. Therefore, there was not a need to review the procurement specification for the Abortion Notification Service.

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