Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2015. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Euthanasia
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his policy is on legalising assisted suicide for people who are terminally ill or are permanently and incurably suffering.
- Answer
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The Government believes that any change to the law in this area is an issue of individual conscience and a matter for Parliament to decide rather than one for Government policy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 1938
- Session
- 2015-16
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Euthanasia
- Link
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- 2016-07-05 17:39:21 +0100
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