Lord Scriven (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 31 March 2025

Debate

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My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for detailing very clearly the Government’s amendments. I also thank the Minister, who I see in her place, for, again, a very collaborative approach and for, on this occasion, implementing exactly not just what was in my previous amendment, so ably moved by my noble friend Lady Tyler, but what came from the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. On the use of ECT, the powers in the government amendments before the House mean that the balance is absolutely correct on not having the second doctor’s signature and consent, as well as on the need to save life and the use of ECT. I thank the Government sincerely for not just listening but acting on the concerns that were around.

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