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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor,Nick Lester,Aine Fox and Rhiannon James

Assisted dying bill debate could cost taxpayers almost £2m

Taxpayers face a potential bill of nearly £2m for peers to debate the assisted dying Bill in parliament, according to new analysis.

The financial implications emerge as members of the House of Lords are set to convene again on Friday for the seventh day of discussions on the proposed legislation in the upper chamber.

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