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Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Funerals: Regulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made towards establishing statutory regulation of the funeral sector.

Answer

The Department of Health and Social Care is leading on co-ordinating cross-Government work to consider options for raising standards in relation to the care and treatment of the deceased, supported by the Department of Business and Trade, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The Government has committed to publishing its full response to the Fuller Inquiry Phase 2 report in summer 2026. This will set out the Government’s position on all 75 recommendations, including those relating to raising standards in relation to the care and treatment of the deceased.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6967
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Funerals Regulation
Link
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