Baroness Berger (Lab)

I have listened closely to all of my noble and learned friend’s responses and remarks on this sizeable group of amendments—by my count, there are 105 amendments. While a handful have been presented by the sponsor, my noble and learned friend, the overwhelming majority have been put forward by noble Lords on all sides of the Committee, largely informed by the evidence that we heard at the Select Committee and by representations made by professional bodies and medical colleges outside of this place that wish us to improve the Bill. That is the job we were tasked to do by the other place and by our colleagues. I have listened closely to every single word of my noble and learned friend’s response and heard every reason why every single one of these amendments should not be accepted. I did not hear what could come forward to make the changes that people think should be made to this Bill to make it safe, particularly for vulnerable groups, and to ensure we do not see coercion. Reflecting on his response, does my noble and learned friend intend at a future moment to come forward with anything that would put in the Bill things that would make the material differences that are the reason and impetus behind noble Lords putting forward these amendments?