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Lord Harper (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 March 2026

Debate

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Contribution

That is an answer, but a deeply unsatisfactory one. That is exactly what was done when this was set up in the first place. It led to years of disputes, and to constituents living in England being unable to access the health services to which they were legally entitled. They had to have services in Wales that were less good in respect of waiting times. That is a deeply unsatisfactory answer. The consequence will be a situation leading to lots of complicated workability issues on the ground; that is why I flagged it to both the noble and learned Lord and the Minister on day one. If it is not thought through, it will become a practical issue that will have to be resolved, and if it is going to be resolved, it would be better to resolve it now.

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