Thursday 11th October 2012

(12 years ago)

Lords Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Lord Hamilton of Epsom Portrait Lord Hamilton of Epsom
- Hansard - -

We have an Abortion Act today because a Private Member’s Bill was introduced by David Steel—now the noble Lord, Lord Steel—in another place. I voted for that Bill, although I am not sure that I voted for abortion on demand, which we now have, but surely that is the right way to deal with these matters—a free vote in the House of Commons and in your Lordships’ House—and that should continue.

Earl Howe Portrait Earl Howe
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

I fully agree with my noble friend.