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Proceeding contribution from Paul Robert Holmes (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 11 November 2008. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Assisted Dying.


Assisted Dying

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. He is my friend in the real world, not only in terms of the jargon that we use in discussions. However, I fundamentally disagree with him on this matter, and I am surprised that, as Front-Bench spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, he is attacking our party policy. Surely, if he votes with his conscience against assisted dying, he must accept that he is denying the consciences of other people, such as Daniel James, Christopher Pailthorpe, Debbie Purdy and Diane Pretty—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
482 c238-9WH 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Euthanasia Suicide Dignitas Purdy, Debbie
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk