John Mason has been branded "offensive" after the SNP MSP claimed women entering abortion clinics "effectively found themselves on a conveyor belt".
Nicola Sturgeon said she "vehemently" disagreed with the outspoken Nationalist - who is a firm opponent of her government's plan to back legislation which could limit anti-abortion protests outside health facilities.
The SNP leader was joined by public health minister Maree Todd at a summit in Edinburgh which brought together police and council chiefs to hear how women's access to abortion could be protected.