HC Deb 01 December 1969 vol 792 c203W
89. Mr. Lipton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will introduce legisation to make it compulsory for a doctor to see a body before issuing a death certificate.

Mr. Crossman

The law and practice relating to the issue of medical certificates of the cause of death are within the terms of reference of the Departmental Committee on Death Certification and Coroners. Any legislation on this subject must await consideration of the Committee's recommendations.