Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Membership Motion

Moved by

That a committee be appointed to consider the safeguards and procedures contained in the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill; and that, as proposed by the Committee of Selection, the following members be appointed to the Committee:

Berger, B.; Berridge, B.; Finlay of Llandaff, B.; Goddard of Stockport, L.; Goodman of Wycombe, L.; Hayter of Kentish Town, B.; Hope of Craighead, L. (Chair); Markham, L.; Newcastle, Bp.; Patel, L.; Scotland of Asthal, B.; Smith of Newnham, B.; Winston, L.

That the Committee shall hear evidence including from professional bodies, those with professional experience of coronial services, and Ministers;

That the Committee, notwithstanding the usual practice of the House, may report by drawing the attention of the House to the evidence received without making recommendations;

That the Committee do report by 7 November 2025;

That the report of the Committee be printed, regardless of any adjournment of the House; and

That the evidence taken by the Committee be published, if the Committee so wishes.

My Lords, as noble Lords are aware, after the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, the House agreed a Motion tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Berger, to establish a Select Committee to consider the safeguards and procedures contained in the Bill. As agreed by the House on 19 September, the Select Committee will take evidence, including from professional bodies, those with professional experience of coronial services, and Ministers, and will report by Friday 7 November.

The Motion before the House today gives effect to that decision by formally establishing the Select Committee and appointing its members. I am pleased to recommend to your Lordships the noble Lords who have agreed to serve. I beg to move.

Motion agreed.