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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Roland Boyes (Labour), on Tuesday, 16 January 1990, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 33 members in total.

Voluntary Euthanasia

That this House is aware of a recent National Opinion Poll survey which shows 75 per cent. of the population are in favour of the principle of voluntary euthanasia; is further aware that in Holland doctors who act within the published guidelines for the proper practice of euthanasia are not prosecuted; and calls upon the Home Secretary to make a statement with a view to appropriate legislation in a forthcoming Parliamentary Session.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

Voluntary Euthanasia (320A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Ann Winterton (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Wednesday, 17 January 1990. It has been signed by 12 members in total.
Leave out from 'House' to end and add 'would reject any legislative proposal to permit in the United Kingdom the diabolical practice of voluntary euthanasia.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
320 
320A1 
Session
1989-90
Other sponsors
Ron Davies
Charles Irving
Rosie Barnes
Alan W Williams
Lord Ashley of Stoke
Subjects
Euthanasia Opinion polls Netherlands
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk