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End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Educational programme for medical practitioners

11 September, 2019

Summary

This Supplementary Order Paper amends clause 19(2) of the End of Life Choice Bill. The purpose of this new paragraph is to ensure that medical practitioners administering assisted dying are appropriately trained in relevant specialities and emergency procedures.

The question was put that the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper 213 in the name of Simon O'Connor to clause 19 be agreed to.

Mover of amendment

Photo of Simon O'Connor
Simon O'Connor
National Party, Tāmaki

Votes Not passed by a small majority

Amendment not agreed to.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

57 Voted For




63 Voted Against





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