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Written question asked by Lord Kempsell (Conservative) on Monday, 1 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Terminal Illnesses

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, whether they plan to ringfence additional GP capacity for the assessments to be made by a coordinating and an independent doctor if the Bill were to receive Royal Assent.

Answer

The Government remains neutral on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Should the bill gain Royal Assent, detailed work on a delivery model would need to be undertaken. This work would include developing workforce regulations and guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12509
Session
2024-26
Subjects
General practitioners Terminal illnesses
Legislation
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk