Dear MNDA,
I have read on the MNDA website the very disappointing news that the 2nd reading of the "Access to Welfare (Terminal Illness Definition) Bill 2017-19" has been delayed until 25 January 2019.
Does the MNDA know why it has been delayed? (or maybe a specific reason for the delay does not have to be given?).
If it it has been delayed because the business of BREXIT has taken priority, then this is extremely frustrating because the timetable for BREXIT has been known for a long time and should have been taken into account when the 2nd reading of the Bill was scheduled for 23 November 2018. I understand that there is still a way to go with this Bill as even after the 2nd reading there is a third reading of the Bill etc. Hopefully, the letter that the MNDA has recently written to the Work and Pensions Secretary will be effective in ensuring that there are no further delays.
As I am sure you will understand, I find that the Government deciding to 'bump' the Bill out of the way until next year is insulting to terminally ill people. The Government has the luxury of taking as much time as it deems necessary to consider the Bill but it should take into consideration that for terminally ill people, time is of the essence.
Regards
Kayleigh
I have read on the MNDA website the very disappointing news that the 2nd reading of the "Access to Welfare (Terminal Illness Definition) Bill 2017-19" has been delayed until 25 January 2019.
Does the MNDA know why it has been delayed? (or maybe a specific reason for the delay does not have to be given?).
If it it has been delayed because the business of BREXIT has taken priority, then this is extremely frustrating because the timetable for BREXIT has been known for a long time and should have been taken into account when the 2nd reading of the Bill was scheduled for 23 November 2018. I understand that there is still a way to go with this Bill as even after the 2nd reading there is a third reading of the Bill etc. Hopefully, the letter that the MNDA has recently written to the Work and Pensions Secretary will be effective in ensuring that there are no further delays.
As I am sure you will understand, I find that the Government deciding to 'bump' the Bill out of the way until next year is insulting to terminally ill people. The Government has the luxury of taking as much time as it deems necessary to consider the Bill but it should take into consideration that for terminally ill people, time is of the essence.
Regards
Kayleigh
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