§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to change the inquest system, with special reference to major disasters in respect of which public inquiries are held; and if he will make a statement. [10140]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe report of the disasters and inquests working group, published in March, recommended legislation to relieve coroners of the need to resume their inquest after the public inquiry had been completed, and invited comments. There is no current legislative opportunity to give effect to the recommendations, but the position is kept under review.