Rise in abortion numbers expected
The Department of Health will release statistics this morning revealing how many women had abortions in 2007.
Government figures published last June showed a 4% rise between 2005 and 2006. The new figures will undoubtedly fuel the debate over abortion, with MPs last month rejecting calls to lower the upper time limit. It remains at 24 weeks, after they rejected a range of proposals ranging from 12 to 22 weeks.
