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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I seek the indulgence of the Committee to say a word about my amendment. I am not speaking with my Front-Bench hat on, so to speak, because I understand that this group…30 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am defending the interests of a Labour-supporting newspaper.30 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am sorry, but I think the noble and learned Lord has not quite picked up the noble Lord’s point. Of course, if the doctor does not explain it properly, or if the doctor…23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group seek to establish a higher bar for reaching eligibility by requiring that informed consent be demonstrably shown. There are also amendments…23 Jan 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I will speak very briefly, and I will try to address that. I will speak briefly not because the subject is not important—it is such an important subject that there could…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group relate to two fundamental question: first, who should have the legal right to assistance under this Bill and, secondly, who should not. They…16 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, for the obvious reason, I want to place on record my personal thanks to the Government Chief Whip, because I know he takes these matters extremely seriously. He is…16 Jan 2026HANSARDSydney Terrorist AttackMy Lords, I declare an interest because Rabbi Schlanger, who was murdered in this atrocity, was my relative too. Most Jewish festivals are commemorated privately at home or in…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy noble friend is absolutely right; on that point they do change the policy intention. I am grateful. I would welcome the thoughts of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer of…05 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillBefore my noble friend sits down, I wonder whether the noble and learned Lord might take the opportunity to respond to the point I put to him on confirming the drafting of that…05 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy noble friend Lord Mackinlay of Richborough is all at sea. Let me try to provide a little tabula in naufragio, as we say.05 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWe say that frequently in Liverpool. These amendments all relate to the eligibility of persons accessing assistance under the Bill. Amendment 11 from the noble Baroness, Lady…05 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I can be extremely brief, because of the confirmation given by the noble and learned Lord and also knowing that the substantive issues of domestic abuse, interpreters…05 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, this is the first debate in Committee on this important Bill so I hope that the Committee will allow me to take a minute or two to set out the approach of the Official…14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, this is the first amendment to be introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff. We all acknowledge her extensive experience and deep knowledge of this…14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for that point from the noble Lord. I do not want to bring my own personal circumstances into it, but the plain fact of the matter is that I will not be…14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness for intervening. If there is a difference between us, it may be one of emphasis and not substance, because, respectfully, I do…14 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Release ChecksMy Lords, I begin by thanking the Metropolitan Police, Essex Police and the British Transport Police for their prompt work in returning Mr Kebatu to custody. I am also grateful to…29 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Pidgeon, and take part in this important debate. We have had two days of discussion, with many fine speeches. The…19 Sept 2025HANSARDFemale Genital MutilationThe noble and learned Lord the Attorney-General mentioned the NHS and also FGM protection orders. The facts are these: in the first quarter of this year alone, the NHS reported…16 Jul 2025