The MP was originally scheduled to be away from Westminster but has re-arranged his plans because the issue of assisted dying is of such importance and this could be the only test of opinion on the subject this Parliament. MPs have not substantively debated the subject since 1970.
Mr Brine said: "I am obviously very aware that the whole area of assisted dying is one of the most important and sensitive of issues I will deal with as your MP and I am searching my soul and taking the widest possible soundings.
"I realise there are very emotive issues at stake here, and that those who are campaigning on both sides of the debate really are motivated by the very kindest of human intentions. I would add that as a Christian I am pleased that this is recognised in Parliament as a matter of conscience, and I would absolutely hope that party politics is kept well away from this area."
The MP has studied his colleague Richard Ottaway's motion very carefully and is also studying the Director of Public Prosecutions' (DPP) Policy for Prosecutors in respect of Case of Encouraging or Assisting Suicide. The substantive issue at hand is whether the House of Commons does or does not approve of the approach taken by the DPP to the existing law.
Mr Brine continued: "To be clear, the debate is about the application of the existing law, and specifically the factors for and against prosecution as set out by the DPP in his policy. This is not a debate about changing the law to allow doctor assisted dying.
"Whatever the outcome of this debate, assisted suicide will remain a criminal offence. The question will debate on 27th March is whether we support the DPP's policy, namely that it is not always in the public interest to prosecute those who have compassionately assisted a loved one to die, at their request."
A recent poll for YouGov/Daily Telegraph found that 82% of people agreed with the DPP's approach, believing it to be "sensible and humane".
Constituents can contact Steve Brine via [email protected] or by calling 01962 791110.