Consultation outcome

Changes to the publication of abortion statistics in England and Wales

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England and Wales

This consultation has concluded

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Consultation response: Changes to the publication of annual abortion statistics

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Main findings and analysis of the responses received.


Original consultation

Summary

The Department of Health sought views on how it should publish abortion statistics for England and Wales in the future.

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Consultation description

The Department of Health proposed changes to the way it publishes abortion statistics for England and Wales and sought views from commissioners, clinicians, academics, other government departments and special interest groups.

The aim of the consultation was to ensure that the abortion statistics remain relevant and useful to users.

Documents

Consultation on Publication of Abortion Statistics: Proposals for Changes to the Annual Abortion Statistics Publication

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Published 15 April 2013
Last updated 11 July 2013 + show all updates
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