Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Debate between Anna Dixon and Jeevun Sandher

Report stage
Friday 13th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Dr Sandher]

I do apologise, Mr Speaker.

What I meant to say is that new clause 6 would introduce a special representative for ethnic minorities, and I am trying to explore why we do not need one. A duty to consult is already included in clause 51.

[Anna Dixon (Shipley) (Lab)]

This is a very sensitive issue. There is data to support the fact that people from minoritised ethnic groups are less likely to trust their health professionals—the figure is 18% among the general public, but as high as 30% among those groups. Does my hon. Friend not think it is necessary to make sure there are additional protections for those who face additional barriers, such as people from minoritised ethnic groups?

[Dr Sandher]

My hon. Friend makes a powerful point, and other hon. Members have also spoken powerfully about the impact that the Bill could have on ethnic minorities. Does any hon. Member know how many ethnic minorities access assisted dying in other nations? I will give way on this point; the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) raised it earlier.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Anna Dixon and Jeevun Sandher

Thursday 27th February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Dr Jeevun Sandher (Loughborough) (Lab)]

6. What steps her Department has taken to help support creative industries in Loughborough constituency.

[Anna Dixon (Shipley) (Lab)]

7. What steps her Department has taken to help support creative industries in Bradford.