Friday, 22 October 2021
My Lords, before we start on this important Private Member’s Bill, I point out that, if Members stick to the advisory speaking time—I am aware that it is advisory—we should...
Baroness Meacher: Moved by Baroness Meacher That the Bill be now read a second time. Relevant document: 9th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee
Lord Winston: Moved by Lord Winston At end insert “but that this House considers that the bill should refer to euthanasia rather than assisted dying.”
Debates in the House of Lords are an opportunity for Peers from all parties (and crossbench peers, and Bishops) to scrutinise government legislation and raise important local, national or topical issues.
And sometimes to shout at each other.