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Assisted Dying Bill [HL]

Proceeding contribution from Baroness Meacher (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Friday, 22 October 2021. It occurred during Debate on bills on Assisted Dying Bill [HL].

My Lords, I thank every single one of your Lordships who has spoken here today. I want to say a special thank you to the Minister. I should think he was pretty depressed when he found out that he had to reply to an extremely lengthy debate on a Friday, but I thank him for his courtesy and comments; they are most welcome. I also thank the noble Baroness, Lady Davidson of Lundin Links, for her formidable maiden speech. I tell you, my maiden speech was nothing like as good as that; it was really quite superb.

We have heard many moving and powerful speeches. Of course, I could respond to lots of the comments made by people on the other side of the argument. It would not be difficult but it would certainly take time. I am absolutely sure that your Lordships do not want me to do that this afternoon—am I right?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
815 c508 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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