Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
House of Lords
Democratic Unionist PartyLord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown's full title is The Rev. Dr the Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown. His name is Robert Thomas William McCrea, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.
Overall, across health & social care this Parliament
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Ranks 526th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 41%. 17 contributions since 2025-01-27.
What they’ve raised
Lord McCrea has engaged extensively on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill through 17 debate speeches, raising concerns about safeguards, vulnerable patients, conscientious objection protections, and the scope of eligibility criteria for independent advocates. His contributions reflect particular focus on mental capacity protections, the role of the commissioner, terminal illness definitions, and the potential for legislative scope expansion. He has also raised issues around GP access difficulties and highlighted the implications of the legislation for Northern Ireland.
Generated from their own Hansard record, below
Record by topic
- Assisted dying44th of 34720.0
- Palliative & end of life care75th of 55218.0
- Mental health285th of 86712.0
- Learning disability & autism463rd of 8986.0
- Adult social care & reform155th of 3614.0
- GP access199th of 2322.0
- Diabetes150th of 1862.0
- Cancer495th of 6132.0
What they’ve said
“…Lady Grey-Thompson, which I believe is essential if we are to safeguard the valuable work of faith-based hospices and care homes, along with other institutions, that have a conscientious objection to assisted suicide.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-03-27 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…These provide that a person may qualify for an independent advocate if they have a mental disorder, including a learning disability, if they are autistic or have a substantial difficulty in understanding or communicating information.”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-03-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…suppose that the burden of the amendment is that doctors should be prohibited from initiating discussions about assisted dying because, if they were permitted to do so, it would fundamentally undermine the long-established patient-doctor contract and could expose vulnerable patients to undue pressure or influence at a…”
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill · 2026-03-13 · Read on Hansard ↗
“My Lords, before Royal Assent has even been granted to Jersey’s Bill, a Deputy has tabled a Motion calling for assisted dying to be extended to non-terminally ill people with unbearable suffering.”
Assisted Dying Legislation: Isle of Man and Jersey · 2026-03-03 · Read on Hansard ↗