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Electorate MPs from both Selwyn and Rangitata will hold public meetings next month to discuss euthanasia. With the End of Life Choice bill currently going through the select committee process in Parliament, both Selwyn’s Amy Adams and Rangitata’s Andrew Falloon have put plans in place to invite the public along to learn more about the controversial topic which has gripped some sectors of the country. And both have secured the services of David Seymour – the man behind the bill, to attend and speak at the meetings. Adams said that the public interest in the bill was high and she saw it as a strong opportunity for people to learn more about the subject. “I know that many people have strong views on this issue while others may be unsure,” Adams said. “Given this, I felt it would be helpful to host a public information evening on this bill and I have invited Members of Parliament with contrasting views on this topic to speak at the meeting.” Joining Seymour at Adams’
meeting in Rolleston next month will be National’s Maggie Barry, the MP for North Shore who is also the party spokesperson for issues affecting senior citizens. Adams will hold her meeting in the theatre of Rolleston College on Monday, August 6. “I want this meeting to enable anyone who is interested to hear first-hand the arguments for and against the legislation. “In addition, the meeting will give me further opportunities to hear from residents of the electorate on this conscience issue to help inform my own views.” Meanwhile, Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon is still confirming the exact details of his meeting to be held in Ashburton but confirmed to the Guardian yesterday that he has secured Seymour to speak at the meeting. “It is a really important and difficult issue which many people feel strongly about. “I’ve had 4000 emails about it and many phone calls.” Falloon urged anyone locally who wished to discuss the bill to contact his Ashburton office to make a time. The next vote on the legislation won’t take place until the New Year giving people plenty of time to make contact.
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