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Baroness Chapman of Darlington
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Lord Callanan (Con)
My understanding is that it would need primary legislation.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
My Lords, it would not take very much parliamentary time—it could be done as a handout Bill to a keen Back-Bencher in the other place—so I do not think that the Government need to worry too much about that. However, when it is introduced, will the Minister make sure that measures in it include people caring for those who are suffering from a terminal illness?
Lord Callanan (Con)
The noble Baroness makes an important point. As I said, we will look for alternative vehicles to deliver this policy. For the details, we will of course look at any proposals in potential legislation.