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Business question from Richard Ottaway (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 15 October 2009. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

The Director of Public Prosecutions recently presented proposals to amend and clarify the law on assisted suicide. As it happens, I approve of the direction in which he is going, but does the Leader of the House agree that it is not for public prosecutors to decide what the criminal law of this country is? Will she arrange a debate, on a substantive motion, to ascertain the will of the House before the consultation period ends?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
497 c451 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Euthanasia Suicide
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk