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Written question asked by Mark Sewards (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Funerals: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Department of Health and Social Care on consumer protection measures for the funeral sector.

Answer

The Department for Business and Trade has engaged with the Department of Health and Social Care to consider consumer protection issues in the funeral sector, including in relation to the Fuller Inquiry’s recommendations. The Government will publish its response to the Fuller Inquiry in Summer 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12380
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Consumers Funerals Regulation Department of Health and Social Care
Link
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