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Written question asked by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2015. It was answered by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 March 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


King Richard III

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who will represent the Government at the service at Leicester Cathedral for the reburial of King Richard III.

Answer

I can confirm that the Secretary of State for Justice, Chris Grayling, will be attending the reinterment ceremony on 26 March. The day marks a momentous occasion in English history, and I am pleased the ceremony will grant the late monarch a dignified and honourable burial.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
227783
Session
2014-15
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Burial Richard III, King
Link
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