Asked by: Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to conduct a public consultation on (1) the impact of the (a) COVID-19 pandemic, (b) demographic change in the UK, and (c) global population growth, on public services, and (2) the legislative framework relating to voluntary euthanasia.
Answered by Lord True - Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
There are currently no such plans to conduct public consultations as described.
Asked by: Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what will be the terms of reference of the independent inquiry into COVID-19, announced on 15 July; and whether that inquiry will examine the prevalence of diabetes and obesity as key risk factors for patients with COVID-19.
Answered by Lord True - Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
The Government has always been clear that there will be opportunities to look back, analyse and reflect on all aspects of COVID-19. As the Prime Minister has said, this will include an independent inquiry at the appropriate time. For now the Government is focused entirely on responding to the pandemic and saving lives. Further details will be set out in due course and announced in the usual way.