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“My Lords, the more astute among your Lordships will have realised that this is the first time I have taken part on this Bill. I do so because, unfortunately, my noble friends Lord Markham and Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, who led from these Benches on the Bill, cannot be here today. They both send their apologies.”

Record by topic

  1. Learning disability & autism469th of 9056.0
  2. Medical ethics & regulation91st of 2264.0
  3. Palliative & end of life care269th of 5404.0
  4. Assisted dying294th of 3922.0
  5. Mental health759th of 8902.0
  6. Public health & prevention585th of 7002.0
  7. Elderly care & frailty171st of 2492.0

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