Biography
Lord Browne of Belmont has engaged on health and social care matters primarily through debate speeches in the Lords chamber. His contributions have focused on assisted dying and end-of-life care, where he expressed long-standing opposition to legislative change on the Terminally Ill Adults Bill, whilst acknowledging the sincerity of those advocating reform. His engagement reflects a cautious approach to major healthcare policy changes, grounded in concerns about the appropriate mechanisms for addressing sensitive issues.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
“My Lords, like many in this House, I have always opposed a change in the law to allow for assisted dying. I understand the sincere motivations of those who desire to change the law, and I have listened to the many eloquent speeches given by Peers across the House in favour of the change.”
Record by topic
- Assisted dying277th of 3712.0
- Elderly care & frailty166th of 2362.0
- Learning disability & autism756th of 8992.0
- Palliative & end of life care452nd of 5682.0
- Public health & prevention573rd of 6882.0
- Adult social care & reform312th of 3762.0
- NHS & care workforce/staffing236th of 3022.0
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