The British government is set to give new powers to the Secretary of State new powers to force the implementation of abortion laws in the north.
The introduction of full abortion services after the law was changed at Westminister last year has stalled to due differences at the executive.
Officials at Stormont and Westminster are currently facing legal action from the Human Rights Commission over the delay.
It has been reported that Secretary Brandon Lewis will lay new regulations in parliament early next week allowing him direct the Department of Health to commission the services.
A Whitehall source said there was frustration and disappointment at the failure of the executive to act.
"It has not commissioned abortion services consistent with the regulations originally set out by the UK government nearly a year ago," the source said.
Health Minister Robin Swann has said the issue is controversial and needs the support of the whole executive
It is believed First Minister Arlene Foster has requested a meeting with Mr Lewis.
The Department of Health said it could not comment.
Health trusts are currently carrying out interim services for early abortions up to 10 weeks.
Women seeking abortions beyond that are required to travel to England.
