Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Debate between Lord Shamash and Lord Wilson of Sedgefield

Committee stage
Friday 6th February 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Shamash (Lab)]

My Lords, can I address the Committee on a personal note? My late brother-in-law suffered from muscular dystrophy, a horrendous progressive disease that many noble Lords may have come across. In the last years of his life, he was pushed around in a wheelchair. It was very difficult for the family, particularly for my wife, his sister.

[Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Lab)]

Order. The noble Lord is not on the list. He was not there last week and should therefore not be taking part.

[Lord Shamash (Lab)]

Is the Committee prepared to hear me?