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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, as we all know, this is a Private Member’s Bill. There was no manifesto commitment to it, nor was it in the King’s Speech.24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe noble and learned Lord is interrupting me but I am not going to give way. As the Constitution Committee of your Lordships’ House said, it is our duty to scrutinise, approve,…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, to be accused of nonsense is slightly unsettling. I do not accept the accusation. The reality is that we have considered in depth a number of issues—24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThis Bill seeks to provide for individuals to be provided by doctors with fatal drugs to kill themselves. Where those patients cannot self-administer, Clause 25(8) says that “the…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am bringing my comments to an end. We have tabled amendments to provide some protection for the vulnerable, the weak, the poor, the disabled, the sick, those with suicidal…24 Apr 2026 Bills sponsored (4)