Written question asked by Lord Ashbourne (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 1996. It was answered by Lord Mackay of Clashfern (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 July 1996.

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Mackay of Clashfern, RtHonLord

Question

Whether they will give an undertaking that any future Mental Incapacity Bill will not make provision allowing medical experiments to be carried out on incapacitated people who cannot give valid consent.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

574 c23WA

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Law Mental capacity Medicine Reform Research