Member

Although I note that the intention behind new clause 10 is to increase the conscience protections in the Bill for the many healthcare professionals who will wish to play no part in assisting the premature death of a patient, it does not go nearly far enough in upholding the long-standing commitment to freedom of conscience in our country. Members across the House have regularly remarked that this is a conscience vote for many parties and that we must respect one another’s views, but if we are committed to allowing conscience in this place, we must also protect it outside this House.