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Written question asked by Ayoub Khan (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Cremation and Funerals: Local Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department collects annually from Local Authorities on the provision of cremation and burial services; and if he will publish that data.

Answer

The Government does not collect this information and has therefore not done any assessments.

The Department of Health and Social Care is leading the cross-government response to the Fuller Inquiry and will publish a full response to the Inquiry’s recommendations, including consideration of the funeral sector, by summer 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14123
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cremation Funerals Local government
Link
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