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EDWIN Poots has come under fire over just how long he has known that an abortion clinic could be opening in Belfast. Political rivals have launched a stinging attack on the health minister, accusing him of
dragging his feet in preparing for the arrival of the controversial Marie Stopes facility in Belfast since he was first made aware of the possibility on January 30. As previously reported, Ulsters laws on abortion are radically different from the rest of the UK, and Stormont has been trying and failing to issue watertight
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guidelines for years to clarify the situation, and let doctors know what best medical practice is. But with the news that almost nine months has passed since the Department of Health first became aware of Marie Stopes possible arrival, one MLA has accused the minister of dereliction of duty over the
abortion clinic issue. Jim Allister, TUV MLA for North Antrim, said: If the health minister knew these people were coming, and was establishing that there were doubts about the regulatory process, I do have to ask why had he not put regulation in place? Turn to page 6
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