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Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 19 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 March 2003. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 27 March 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what procedures are in place for NHS Direct staff dealing with patients' enquiries relating to assisted suicides or voluntary euthanasia.
Answer

Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what procedures are in place for NHS Direct staff dealing with patients' inquiries relating to assisted suicides or voluntary euthanasia. [104537] Mr. Lammy: There are no standard procedures in place for NHS Direct staff dealing with inquiries relating to assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia, as they are both unlawful in the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104537; 402 c388W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Information Euthanasia Patients Staff Suicide NHS Direct
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk