Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Health Update

24 February 2022 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Maggie Throup Con Erewash

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government is extending the current temporary approval for early medical abortion until August 29, 2022.
  • Pre-COVID regulatory requirements will be reinstated after the extension period ends.
  • A copy of the consultation responses on this issue is being deposited in both Houses' Libraries.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the extension and eventual cessation of temporary arrangements for early medical abortion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Action requested

The government is extending the current temporary approval until August 29, 2022, after which pre-COVID regulatory requirements will be reinstated. A copy of the consultation responses on this issue is being deposited in both Houses' Libraries.

Key facts

  • Temporary arrangements for early medical abortion were put in place at the start of the pandemic.
  • The temporary approval allows women to take both pills up to 10 weeks gestation at home.
  • This arrangement will end at midnight on 29 August 2022.
  • Before the pandemic, only the second pill for early medical abortion could be taken at home.
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