Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Rosie Cooper (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 June 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Burial Facilities
- Question
- If she will assess the implications of the Government's recently announced policy on burial law reform for the provision of burial facilities for the people of West Lancashire and other areas where there is a lack of burial space.
- Answer
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We understand the importance that many families attach to having a local cemetery. Our decision to enable the reuse of old burial grounds will provide local authorities with a further option when deciding how best to meet their communities’ needs at an affordable cost.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 461 c1239
- 143370
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Cemeteries Law Reform Lancashire West Lancashire
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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