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Proceeding contribution from Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 June 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Coroners and Justice Bill.


Coroners and Justice Bill

That is a little unfair; I have not talked about any of the ingredients, and I am certainly not going to talk about straw. I was indicating that the objective of the Bill is not to calculate resources but to set up a framework by which we can improve the service, identify standards and identify deficiencies against criteria which shift the emphasis more towards the interest and the requirements of the family of the bereaved. Within that framework, we have a structure which can effect significant improvements. We have a little way to go before the Bill becomes an Act, and there are many issues with regard to resources. Let us concentrate, however, as the Bill is meant to do, on the framework which makes proper decision-taking possible and effective. Issues of resources can then follow.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c581 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Coroners Juries Facilities Statistics Standards Training Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships
Legislation
Coroners and Justice Bill 2008-09
Link
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