Mental Capacity Bill
9:30 am
Mr George Howarth (Knowsley North and Sefton East, Labour)
On a point of order, Mr. Hurst. I wonder whether you can assist me. I have been reflecting on last week's deliberations, particularly those on the best interests test under clause 4. There was a large degree of agreement on the point that we want to reach, but no agreement on how to achieve it, such as by altering the clause if necessary. Before Report stage, it might be helpful if the Committee collectively took advice from the British Medical Association and other organisations about how to improve the clause. I suspect that the answer will be that such action is not possible, but I seek your guidance, Mr. Hurst.