§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the specification of zinc-lined coffins for the disinterment and re-interment of those hanged and buried on HM prison premises became standard practice; and if he will review it. [19154]
§ Mr. SackvilleA requirement for zinc-lined coffins has been specified, on health grounds, in licences for the removal of human remains in certain circumstances for very many years. The requirement would be reassessed in any case where we could be satisfied that the precaution was not needed.