st Paul's, glenrothes

Dear Friends,

Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will be debated in the House of Lords in early Autumn.

The Bill, which narrowly passed through the House of Commons by 314-291 votes, is expected to return to Parliament on 12th September with further scrutiny and debate in the days which follow. If it is to become law, the Bill must be supported by the Lords. The House of Lords would normally be expected to support a Bill where there is a solid majority in the Commons, but because the Commons majority for this Bill is just 23 votes and, crucially, the Bill is not a Government Bill, it is still possible that the Lords could reject it. 

There are over 800 members of the House of Lords and the process for contacting them isn’t as straightforward as it is for contacting MPs. I can, however, make it a little easier for you. The attached Word document lists Peers from Scotland. I suggest that you find at least one who has a connection to your area (their former constituency is listed in the third column) and either write to them or send them an email. I have provided email addresses in the table. Please note that some Peers use a generic ‘contactholmember@parliament.uk’ address. Where this is the case, please remember to state in the subject line of the email which Peer the correspondence is for. If you cannot find a Peer with a connection to your area then please contact one or two random Peers. 

You can also write to a Peer using the following address:

[Insert Name of Peer e.g. Rt Hon Lord/Baroness….], House of Lords, London, SW1A 0PW

Whilst emails are easier, written correspondence is much more effective as it is more likely to be noticed by politicians.

Whichever method of communication you choose, please remember to be respectful and courteous, and please remember to include your postal address. 

There are many defects in the Leadbeater Bill and this excellent Care Not Killing resource lists 26 of them. You may also want to check out this excellent briefing by SPUC. You can use these resources to formulate your letter/email. Please also remember to share your own concerns and personal stories.

Thank you for your continued support on this very important issue. With your prayers and emails/letters we can still defeat this extremely dangerous Bill.

Viscount Thurso
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross 2001–2015 contactholmember@parliament.uk
 

Lord McFall of Alcluith
Dumbarton 1987–2005 West Dunbartonshire 2005–2010 lordspeaker@parliament.uk
 

Lord Jack of Courance
Dumfries and Galloway 2017–2024 contactholmember@parliament.uk
 

Baroness Clark of Calton
Edinburgh Pentlands 1997–2005 contactholmember@parliament.uk
 

Lord Watson of Invergowrie
Glasgow Central 1989–1997
Also MSP for
Glasgow Cathcart 1999–2005
watsonm@parliament.uk
 

Baroness Curran
Glasgow East 2010–2015
Also MSP for
Glasgow Baillieston 1999–2011
curranm@parliament.uk
 

Lord Bruce of Bennachie
Gordon 1983–2015
contactholmember@parliament.uk
 

Lord Robertson of Port Ellen
Hamilton 1978–1997 Hamilton South 1997–1999 robertsong@parliament.uk
 

Lord Browne of Ladyton
Kilmarnock and Loudoun 1997–2010
browned@parliament.uk
 

Lord Stephen
Kincardine and Deeside 1991–1992
Also MSP for
Aberdeen South 1999–2011
stephenn@parliament.uk
 

Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke
Monklands East 1994–1997 Airdrie and Shotts 1997–2005 liddellh@parliament.uk
 

Lord Reid of Cardowan
Motherwell North 1987–1997 Hamilton North and Bellshill 1997–2005 Airdrie and Shotts 2005–2010 contactholmember@parliament.uk
 

Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
North-East Fife 1987–2015
campbellm@parliament.uk
 

Lord Wallace of Tankerness
Orkney and Shetland 1983–2001
Also MSP for
Orkney 1999–2007
wallacej@parliament.uk
 

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
South Ayrshire 1979–1983 Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley 1983–2005
Also MSP for
Lothians 2007–2011
foulkesg@parliament.uk
 

Baroness Alexander of Cleveden
Paisley North 1999–2011
alexanderw@parliament.uk
 

Lord Cameron of Lochiel
Highlands and Islands 2016–2024 contactholmember@parliament.uk
 

Baroness Goldie
West Scotland 1999–2016
contactholmember@parliament.uk
 

Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale
Motherwell and Wishaw 1999–2011
mcconnellj@parliament.uk

On the last Sunday of every month there will be a special hour of prayer held at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart from 4.30 to 5.30 p.m. We shall join the sisters for Evening Prayer and also reflect on a particular Holy Year theme, ending with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The next service is on Sunday 27 July.

On the last Saturday of each month (see exceptions) the Across Group hold their Bingo Tea.

This is on in St Paul's Church Hall between 2pm and 4 pm.

Refreshments are available.

Open to all, please come along and support us.

Exceptions: 

October 18th

December 13th

We meet every Thursday evening between 7 & 8.30pm  in St Paul's Church.

All proceeds from this event have been given to the Parish Building Fund. £380.50

Fundraising Committee and Across Group shared the proceeds from this event which raised £384.20.