The widower of Lecretia Seales has welcomed the tabling of an euthanasia Bill by MP Louisa Wall, saying it is significant for a Labour MP to pick up the issue. Act MP David Seymour has a private members Bill, End of Life Choice Bill, in the ballot. Ms Wall, whose Marriage Equality Bill was drawn from the ballot and changed the law, said this Bill was prompted by Ms Seales' situation. The Government is not interested in promoting a euthanasia bill, which means the new bill may need to be drawn from the pool of private members' bills. Ms Wall will first have to withdraw a Bill she already has in the private members' ballot - Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill - as MPs are allowed only one.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 17, 2016 22:36 UTC