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Written question asked by Mike Amesbury (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2020. It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Crematoriums: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the capacity of crematoriums to cope with demand as a result of covid-19.

Answer

Government is putting in place a range of measures to ensure the UK is prepared to manage the impacts of a Covid-19 outbreak. Part of this planning is ensuring we are prepared for higher numbers of people dying over the period of the pandemic.

Ensuring the deceased are treated with dignity and respect whilst minimising the risks to public health is at the forefront of Government planning. Measures underway will increase capacity at a local level to manage additional demand.

The Government’s Action Plan (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan) sets out planning principles that underpin the response to the Covid-19 outbreak. As part of this response, provisions have been included in the Coronavirus Bill which will ensure the sector can manage the impact of the pandemic.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30908
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Coronavirus Crematoriums
Link
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