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Proceeding contribution from Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Lords on Friday, 16 January 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.


Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Moved by

Lord Weir of Ballyholme

30: Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert—

“(e) is not substantially motivated by—

(i) not wanting to be a burden on others or on public services,

(ii) a mental disorder (including depression),

(iii) a disability (other than the terminal illness),

(iv) financial considerations, including a lack of adequate housing,

(v) lack of access, or delayed access, to treatment or other service which a public authority is required (or can reasonably be expected) to provide, or

(vi) suicidal ideation,”


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
851 c2027 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Poverty Disability Care homes Doctors Equality Eligibility Information Euthanasia General practitioners Mental illness Patients Ministerial powers Mental capacity Social security benefits Pain Terminal illnesses Home visits
Legislation
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk