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Written question asked by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Levitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether civil servants in the Ministry of Justice have been allowed or instructed to continue working on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill when this parliamentary session ends.

Answer

Once the current parliamentary session ends, civil servants will cease to work on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Any remaining activity is limited to the management of parliamentary business and correspondence. This may include tasks such as responding to Parliamentary Questions and maintaining appropriate records, in line with normal procedures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16659
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Civil servants Euthanasia Ministry of Justice
Legislation
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk