HC Deb 11 February 1943 vol 386 cc1419-20
13. Sir J. Lamb

asked the Minister of Health the acreage of land now reserved for use as public cemeteries and burial grounds in England, Wales and Scotland respectively?

Mr. E. Brown

I regret that this information is not available as regards England and Wales, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State informs me that it is also unavailable as regards Scotland.

Sir J. Lamb

Is it not a matter for regret that these figures are not available? Is it not common knowledge that a vast area of land is occupied for this purpose, and will my right hon. Friend use every endeavour to provide facilities for cremation for those who express a wish for it and make it cheaper and more available than it is at present?

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