2. Business Statement and Announcement

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:57 pm on 2 February 2021.

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Photo of Jenny Rathbone Jenny Rathbone Labour 2:57, 2 February 2021

I wonder if I could ask for a statement from the health Minister on the continuation of telemedical abortion services? These have been absolutely vital during the pandemic lockdown to enable women to access early medical abortions without having to leave their homes. I wrote to the Minister in November on behalf of the women's health cross-party group, pointing out the discussion that we'd had, with the involvement of all seven health boards, about the transformational use of telemedicine to enable women to get that early consultation without risk and the safety and efficacy of it. Actually, for women living in rural areas, where they're some distance away from clinics that provide these services, it's been transformational, and I just wondered if we could have a statement to find out whether or not this excellent way of delivering prudent healthcare can be continued on a more permanent basis.