§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made on the implications for voluntary euthanasia in Scotland of the case of Dr. Cox; and what plans there are for legislative guidelines concerning voluntary euthanasia in Scotland.
§ Mr. LangThe Government have no plans to amend the law of Scotland in the light of the case of Dr. Cox. It is a criminal offence to kill another, whether or not that person has consented to the action taken.