74. Mrs. Slaterasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs to what extent there is a planned development of provision of crematoria.
§ Mr. BevinsThe provision of crematoria is in the first instance the responsibility of local authorities, except in so far as facilities are provided by private companies, but in considering any application for loan sanction for such a purpose, my right hon. Friend has regard to the desirability both of meeting the growing public demand for cremation and of avoiding overlapping facilities.