Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 1988. It was answered by Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) on Monday, 22 February 1988 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Written question

Question

To end the requirement for two doctors to sign cremation certificates; & by how much funeral costs would be reduced if this requirement ceased, as recommended in the Broderick report.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

128 c6W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Costs Cremation Doctors Funerals Death certificates Death Certification and Coroners Departmental Committee

Contains statistics

Yes