Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Debate
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David Mundell
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
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Kim Leadbeater
I reject the assertion that patients will shop around. Bearing in mind that we are talking about dying people, they are not in a position to start shopping around for services, but I also agree that the Bill is strict in that regard. There are very strict protocols that doctors will have to follow.
David Mundell (Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale) (Con)
Will the hon. Lady give way?
Kim Leadbeater
I will just make some progress, if I may.
It is about not just patient choice but choice for professional people, too. We know there are a range of views on assisted dying across a range of professions. I have always been clear that no one who is uncomfortable taking part should have to, and nor should there be any detriment to anyone, whatever choice they make in whatever role they have.