rate was decreasing in the United Kingdom. Finally, she asked whether there were temporary centres to receive women whose health had been affected by acts of violence and if efforts were being made to assist such women to achieve financial independence by finding them work. 26. Ms. ESCOBAR asked whether girls under 16 needed parental permission for an abortion and if they had access to contraceptives. 27. Ms. LAIOU-ANTONIOU, referring also to the question of abortion, would like to know how often the two medical practitioners referred to on page 101 of the original report, gave a positive opinion. She wondered about the medical expenses of abortion: were they covered by the National Health Service, social security or by the woman herself? She noted that the statistics for abortion referred to "non-residents" and to "agencies" and wished to know the meaning of those terms. With regard to the family planning services provided free by general practitioners and family planning clinics, she asked how such services were provided. She also wondered under what conditions abortions were carried out in the Falkland Islands; were abortions legal there and what medical care was provided? 28. Ms. PILATAXI PE ARENAS welcomed the law of 1985 prohibiting female circumcision. She quoted a document issued by the Commission on Human Rights stating that the practice was still being followed and that the United Kingdom was trying to combat it among the ethnic groups which allowed it. She asked who those ethnic groups were. She also asked about the results of the action taken by the United Kingdom Government in that field. 29. The CHAIRPERSON asked whether programmes had been envisaged for emigrant women who did not speak English. Article 13 30. Ms. SCHOPP-SCHILLING recalled that the United Kingdom representative had 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion about women's health, reproductive rights, and social services in the United Kingdom. The questions and statements made by the speakers revolve around issues such as abortion, family planning, and the support provided to women affected by violence. The language used is formal and professional, suggesting a setting such as a parliamentary hearing or a United Nations conference. Given the focus on women's health and social services, it is likely that the category is related to health or employment.

**Category**
Health, Employment