AQW 11805/17-22

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 09/12/2020
Answered On Date: 17/12/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health when he will provide a clear roadmap towards a fully commissioned abortion service.

Answer:

In April of this year, I sought Executive agreement, as required by the Ministerial Code when an issue is cross cutting and controversial, to introduce an emergency early medical abortion service for the duration of the pandemic. The Executive has yet to agree my proposal. I am therefore unable to give a timescale for the introduction of a fully commissioned abortion service.