§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, to allay public uneasiness, he will set up a Departmental committee to investigate the methods of cremation so as to secure an agreed policy.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonUnder the Cremation Act, 1902, the Secretary of State is required to make regulationsinter alia as to the maintenance and inspection of crematoria and prescribing in what cases and under what conditions cremation may take place. The regulations, which for England and Wales were last revised in 1930, should secure the observance of adequate and uniform standards, and I have no evidence to suggest that they are not being scrupulously observed. I am, however, looking into the matter and will consider whether any amendment of the regulations is required. As at present advised, I do not think it will be necessary to set up a committee for the purpose.