Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 July 2002. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Friday, 5 July 2002 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if he will make a statement on the response of organisations to the Consultation Paper, Making Decisions; and if he will list those that (a) supported the principle of doctors being able to withhold food and fluid from patients and (b) those that did not.

Answer: Mr. Drew: :To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will make a statement on the response of organisations to the Consultation Paper, "Making Decisions"; and if he will list those that (a) supported the principle of doctors being able to withhold food and fluid from patients and (b) those that did not. [67249] Ms Rosie Winterton: :The Consultation Paper "Making Decisions: Helping People who have Difficulty Deciding for Themselves" seeks responses by 9 July 2002. Following the closure of the consultation period, all responses received will be thoroughly considered and will inform the final published version of the guidance leaflets. I will make a statement on responses to the Consultation in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 67249; 388 c641W;388 c643W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Doctors Food Euthanasia Learning disability Patients Mental capacity Water
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