HC Deb 11 May 1888 vol 326 c37
MR. J. E. ELLIS (Nottingham, Rushcliffe)

asked the President of the Local Government Board, Whether he intends to confer upon the new District Councils the right of cremation, if the said Council should think this desirable in the public interest?

THE PRESIDENT (Mr. RITCHIE) (Tower Hamlets, St. George's)

No, Sir; I have no such intention at present.