Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Debate between John Whitby and Lindsay Hoyle

Friday 16th May 2025 Commons Chamber

[John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales) (Lab)]

My hon. Friend mentioned many real stories influencing this debate. I will mention one more: my constituent Mick Murray, who is in the Public Gallery today. Mick helped two close friends, Bob and Ann, to make the painful journey to Dignitas. Both simply wanted to die at home with dignity and surrounded by loved ones; instead, they had to make that journey overseas at great cost and legal jeopardy. Mick said:

“I helped them out of compassion — and I think that is what’s missing from our current law.”

Does my hon. Friend agree—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. We will set the example by following the rules of the House. We will have short interventions, not speeches. There are a load of other Members.