§ MR. CARVELL WILLIAMS (Nottinghamshire, Mansfield)I beg to ask the Secretary of State fur the Home Department whether, in view of legislation for the amendment of the Burial Laws, he will refrain from compelling burial authorities who have to provide additional unconsecrated ground in cemeteries to also provide additional consecrated ground, although it is not at the present time required.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir M. WHITE RIDLEY,) Lancashire, BlackpoolWhile the law as to the consecration of burial grounds stands I must, of course, enforce it; but it is quite consistent with the practice of the Home Office in doing so that where sufficient consecrated ground exists for present uses the consecration of a portion of any additional ground should be postponed.