Wes Streeting expressed concerns that implementing the assisted dying law could detract from essential NHS services, highlighting resource allocation dilemmas within the health system.
Streeting emphasized that if Parliament prioritizes assisted dying, it will necessitate difficult choices in funding, indicating, "If Parliament chooses to go ahead with assisted dying, it is making a choice that this is an area to prioritise for investment."
He underlined that the current state of the palliative care system is insufficient, stating it does not meet the necessary standards to offer genuine choices to patients.
Kim Leadbeater, the bill's sponsor, argued for its robustness, countering criticism by mentioning the multiple layers of scrutiny, stating her legislation aims to provide thorough safeguards against coercion.
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