Mr. Lloyd Riley:

His proposals were for terminally ill mentally competent adults would apply in Scotland. It is a devolved issue. They went out for public consultation last year. There was a record number of responses and 80% support, as reflective of public opinion polls. There was support from MSPs to bring forward a Bill. That is being drafted and will be brought forward in due course.

Scotland is not the only place. Next week I am going to the Isle of Man. It is having a Second Reading of legislation. I mention also Jersey and Guernsey. In Westminster, although there is no legislation on the table, a health committee is looking at this issue. I am conscious that I have come over from the UK today but it is fair to say our neighbourhood of nations is looking at this. France had a citizens' assembly and is looking at legislation. This issue is not going to go away. Whatever the outcome or recommendations this committee comes up with, I hope it will move the debate forward because anything less than that is just kicking the can down the road for someone else.