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The Senior Deputy Speaker

Speaking in the House of Lords on 14 October 2025

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

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.

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