"My Lords, this has been something of an unbalanced debate, so I hope it might be possible to hear from someone who supports the Bill. I was particularly anxious to come before the noble Lord, Lord Polak—for whom I have a lot of respect; we agree on many other issues—to …..." Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for the Question. The Minister was very sympathetic to my question about reducing the drink-drive limit last time. He did not go further than being sympathetic, but can he respond to the amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill tabled by the noble Earl, Lord …..." Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town - View Speech
"My Lords, this issue was well discussed in the Select Committee, and I want to refer to Professor Sir Chris Whitty, who I think knows a little bit about this. I want also to respond to and endorse the words of the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, because she talked about …..." Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town - View Speech
"Does the noble Baroness accept that someone can take their own life now? They are dying; it is completely legal for them to commit suicide without anyone doing any checks about whether they have capacity, ability or anything else. So the Bill is in fact adding a safeguard that is …..." Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that reply, in particular that the Government are considering changing offences such as drink-driving, reflecting concerns raised by bereaved families, such as mine. I lost two family members this way.
"My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, and to speak again in a debate initiated by the noble Lord, Lord Black. When the Government confirmed last year that they would deliver FLS across England by 2030, it was a real mark of genuine …..." Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town - View Speech
"My Lords, we have heard three arguments against the Bill: from those who oppose assisted dying in principle, those who say it will undermine pressure for palliative care, and others who think that the Bill is faulty.
"My Lords, perhaps I may add our comments from the arts and heritage group to the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare. As Aberdare is the town of my father, I have always enjoyed hearing the noble Lord’s name spoken here. Will my noble friend pay tribute to the many members of …..." Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town - View Speech