HC Deb 19 March 1958 vol 584 c138W
67. Mr. Chapman

asked the Minister of Defence what particular steps he has taken, following assurances given some time ago, to see that all Service Departments attend immediately to the issue of a death certificate to relatives of men dying on active service; and why there has again been delay in a case about which he has received details.

Mr. Ward

I have been asked to reply.

I have already written to the hon. Member explaining why there was delay in the particular case to which he referred. He has also had a letter from my noble Friend, the Minister without Portfolio, explaining the general arrangements, regarding the issue of death certificates, in peace and in war.