Keys to debate Assisted Dying Bill amendments

Question paper also features 10 questions

In comparison to recent weeks, the House of Keys will find a short question paper in front of them this morning (25 February).

There are ten to be answered, before members move onto the rest of the agenda, which includes amendments on the Assisted Dying Bill put forward by the Legislative Council.

Alex Allinson has suggested that Keys should agree with ten amendments, disagree with three, and amend another.

If Keys members agree, then those amendments will go back to LegCo. 

And the discussion continues.

However, if Keys decide to accept all the amendments, against Dr Allison's advice, then the bill goes through Keys and onwards for Royal Assent.

With regards to questions, they include whether thought has been given regarding a new inquest into Summerland, the cost of government consultations last year, and the terms of reference of the Island's Territorial Sea Committee.

Jason Moorhouse MHK wants to know if an equality impact assessment has been carried out on the wind turbines project. 

He also wants to know what progress, if any, has been made on the redevelopment on Lord Street.

You can listen to today’s sitting of the House of Keys via Manx Radio’s AM 1368 frequency or HERE.

Legislative Council is also sitting today, with three bills on the agenda for discussion.

You can find out more HERE.