Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirms “the government doesn’t hold a position on assisted dying" as MPs debate Kim Leadbeater’s private member’s bill to allow adults with terminal illnesses in England and Wales to request assistance with ending their own life.
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00:00I should be clear that the government doesn't hold a position on this. It's for individual members of Parliament to decide what they believe to be the right thing to do on a matter of conscience. My position is a matter of public record and I haven't changed my opinion on this. I've set out my position to my constituents. That's what all members of Parliament will be doing. But I wouldn't want in any way to give the impression that as a government minister I'm seeking to influence how others are approaching this. I know that there are a range of very well held views and people have thought very seriously about how they intend to vote.
00:29And that's the right way to proceed.