Biography
Lord Patten has engaged with health and social care topics primarily through debate speeches, specifically addressing the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and broader issues raised in the King's Speech. He expressed opposition to the assisted dying legislation and criticised the manner of its parliamentary progression, whilst also highlighting concerns about government responsibility in this area. His contributions have touched on palliative care, public health, and social cohesion issues within the context of these formal debates.
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“…That must be a help to improve it. My second point after procedure is on palliative care. I am not in favour of suicide facilities being provided by the state in the face of possible terminal illness. Illness is not always accurately diagnosed in the first instance.”
Record by topic
- Assisted dying277th of 3712.0
- Learning disability & autism756th of 8992.0
- Palliative & end of life care452nd of 5682.0
- Public health & prevention573rd of 6882.0
What they’ve said
“My Lords, we are all lucky to have been here to listen to the notable maiden speech by my noble friend Lord Goodman of Wycombe. On the grounds of transparency, I must tell noble Lords that I have known him for many decades, and we are friends.”
King’s Speech · 2024-07-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
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