"My Lords, it is far easier to develop a code of practice over time and change it in the context of changes in the environment. It is much more difficult to change a law by statute, which means it has to be brought back into both Houses of Parliament, so …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest as the chair of one of the medical royal college’s trusts. I want to speak to this group of amendments, taking into account the medical profession. I entirely agree, and I am sure that the vast majority of doctors will also entirely agree, that …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"My Lords, my noble friend the Chief Whip has rightly pointed to the lack of progress we are making on this Bill. Part of the problem is not how much time we spend on each amendment, but the number of amendments that have been put down, which is unprecedented. I …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech
"I was not going to interrupt the noble Lord, but his last remark does lead me to interrupt him. I do not think there is anybody who backs the Bill because they think it is more expensive for people to continue to be treated. Nor do I think it is …..." Baroness Blackstone - View Speech