§ 89. Mr. Liptonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will introduce legisation to make it compulsory for a doctor to see a body before issuing a death certificate.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe law and practice relating to the issue of medical certificates of the cause of death are within the terms of reference of the Departmental Committee on Death Certification and Coroners. Any legislation on this subject must await consideration of the Committee's recommendations.