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I remember—not that fondly—that the previous ministerial advisory group spent the best part of three meetings trying to thrash out a mission statement that was acceptable to all.
It is always a balancing act to ensure quality of life and provide the palliative care required to give the best quality of life. I accept that it is a balancing act and a question of conscience.
The question has been floated in evidence and during discussions of whether civil or criminal penalties or procedures are best. Does the increased size of the penalty make the civil option impossible?
Then, through the process of consultation that has been outlined by the cabinet secretary, we should give ourselves and others the opportunity to reflect and consider how best the approach can be adopted carefully.