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For a very long time I have wondered whether it would be possible to ensure that money taken from National Insurance contributions and paid into NHS Funds, would not be used to fund 'legalised' abortions. When the National Health Service was created in 1948, there was no such thing as 'legalised' abortion. Abortion was a criminal offence, and remained so until 1967 when the Abortion Act, introduced by David Steel, Liberal M.P. became law, with the National Health Service assuming responsibility for its' administration and funding. In the early years the number of abortions carried out was a fraction of those performed today; in 1968 there were approximately 25,000, in 1970 about 97,000, and in 2019 more than 209,000. Abortion is a crime against humanity - Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, and is abhorrent to many, many people, who under the present arrangement of National Insurance payments, and through no fault of their own, find themselves supporting a practice which they totally oppose.
This should not, indeed must not, be allowed to continue, and as a suggestion I propose that all working people who are liable for National Insurance contributions, be given the option that their money going to the NHS, not be used for Abortion services, but instead go to say Mental Health. I believe that such a choice could be set up at relatively low cost within the system. Perhaps as simple as providing an appropriate ‘tick-box’ when a tax return is made, which can apply to both employed and self-employed.
I intend to write to the appropriate Government department regarding this, but before doing so have decided to post a petition online, to measure support for my proposals. I truly believe that given the support and the will, the system could accommodate my proposal or one like it, as a matter of justice and good government.
The link to the Citizen Go Petition is:- https://citizengo.org/en-gb/182029-choice-opt-out-funding-abortions-trhronat-ins-contributions
Please support this Petition. It is but a small step, but it is perhaps, a start to greater things. AMDG - 'To the greater glory of God.' I am aware that my proposal leaves much to be desired, but I see at as a start. I'm sure that there are many people out there who could improve on my suggestion, and I would very much like them to contact me through the 'Comment' box. Thank you.
Below is copy of proposed letter to Rt. Hon. Matt Hancock M.P. Secretary of State for Health and Care.
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Rt.Hon. Matt Hancock M.P.
Secretary of State for Health and Care
Dear Sir,
We all appreciate the need for and value of our National Health Service, to which virtually everyone owes so much. To enable the NHS to function, it has to be funded which is largely provided by National Insurance contributions paid by all working citizens within the UK. Over the years this has generally proved a workable and successful system, but it has its failings. One aspect, which is of considerable concern to many people, but about which they have probably felt that they could do nothing, concerns the question of ‘legalised’ abortions financed by the NHS.
When National Insurance contributions were first introduced in 1948, ‘legalised’ abortion did not exist. Abortion was a criminal offence, and until 1967 there was no question of funding it. Abortion is not an illness or medical condition, and it is a matter of dispute as to whether it should be included within the National Health Service. It involves the killing of the foetus or unborn baby in the womb, and is largely funded by the NHS with money received through National Insurance contributions.
The latest official figures reveal that in 2019 in England and Wales, a total of 209,519 abortions were carried out.
Abortion is essentially a crime against humanity, (Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948), and I, and I’m sure many others who share my views, strongly object to financing it through National Insurance contributions. I propose that the system should allow a simple choice as regards the beneficiary of National Insurance contributions to the NHS, in other words, an alternative to funding abortion, for example mental health needs. I believe that such a choice could be set up at relatively low cost within the system. Perhaps as simple as providing an appropriate ‘tick-box’ when a tax return is made, which can apply to both employed and self-employed.
As a matter of urgency and of justice, I respectfully ask that serious consideration be given to implementing the above proposal.
Yours faithfully,
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