Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 September 2011.
Assisted Dying
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether it remains their policy to oppose the legalisation of euthanasia.
- Answer
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The Government remain of the view that any change to the law in this emotive and contentious area is an issue of individual conscience. We therefore take a neutral view when others seek to change the law. This means neither standing in the way of such a change nor actively pursuing it. It is, rightly, a matter for Parliament to decide rather than one for government policy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 11773; 730 c81WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Euthanasia
- Link
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