HL Deb 20 January 1999 vol 596 c104WA
Lord Ahmed

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will reform the working practices of Her Majesty's coroners to include weekend and bank holiday service to families who wish to take the deceased abroad for burial. [HL486]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The level of service which can be provided is a matter for coroners and their local authorities to determine in the light of demand and circumstances. We would expect sensitivity and flexibility, but have no plans at present to require coroners to provide a daily service for applications to remove bodies out of England and Wales.