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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2008. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 March 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Resomation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment he has made of the environmental benefits of the disposal of bodies via resomation; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

At present we are unable to give an indication of environmental risk. To do this the companies providing this service would need to supply a detailed analysis of the products from the process and to liaise with the appropriate regulator.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c130W; 195155
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Resomation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk