HL Deb 04 November 1936 vol 103 c41
LORD PONSONBY OF SHULBUEDE

My Lords, I beg leave to present a bill to legalise under certain conditions the administration of euthanasia to persons desiring it who are suffering from illness of a fatal and incurable character involving severe pain; and to move that it be read a first time.

Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a.—(Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede.)

On Question, Bill read 1a, and to be printed.