§ 87 and 88. Mr. Hargreavesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government (1) if he is aware of the burden which falls upon local authorities in connection with disused burial grounds in their care; and if he will introduce legislation to make it more easy for local authorities to deal with disused burial grounds;
(2) if he has considered the number and dates of the various Burial Acts in force; and if he will introduce legislation which is more simple and more in conformity with modern requirements.
§ Mr. MarplesMy right hon. Friend is aware of the need for simplification of the law relating to burials, and of difficulties in connection with disused burial grounds, but he cannot say at present when it will be possible to introduce legislation on the subject.