Is it not absurd that in one ward of a hospital doctors can be fighting to save the life of a 22-week gestation baby while arguably, under the law, a 24-week baby can be aborted? That is ridiculous, and whatever anyone’s views on abortion, this is now the time to review this law, which is based on outdated technology and medical practices.
Health and Care Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Edward Leigh
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 23 November 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Health and Care Bill.
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