Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Debate

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Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Torcuil Crichton

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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

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Friday 16th May 2025

(3 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kim Leadbeater Portrait Kim Leadbeater
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I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. That was a very powerful point, if slightly long. There are people who face these really traumatic and difficult decisions every day, including Louise Shackleton, who I believe is also with us today.

Torcuil Crichton Portrait Torcuil Crichton (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab)
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I thought this was a debate to discuss amendments, not a general debate.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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It is, but I think this is the opening lead-in to the amendments. I will make that judgment call.

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