Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 45020
Euthanasia and Palliative Care
Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Named DayQuestion
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many meetings he has had on (a) assisted dying and (b) palliative care since his appointment.
Answer
Stephen KinnockDepartment ministers have attended 16 meetings on assisted dying and palliative care since July 2024.These were a combination of introductory meetings to the policy area, meetings with the bill team and bill meetings with officials and the sponsor.