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Asked by Paula

AQW 1661/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the commissioning of abortion services.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 16 June 2022

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
16 June 2022
Answer due by
1 July 2022
Answered
21 June 20225 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department has developed a draft commissioning specification to support the implementation of abortion services in Northern Ireland, in line with the requirements of the Abortion Regulations (No.2) 2020.

I am currently awaiting legal advice on the implications of the recently introduced Abortion (NI) Regulations 2022 and updated Directions before considering the next steps regarding the commissioning of services.

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