§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment, whether he proposes to introduce legislation designed to amend the provisions contained in section 5 of the Burial Act 1853; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FoxConsideration is being given to this and other aspects of burial law which stand in need of revision, but we can hold out no prospect of legislation being introduced by the Government during the current Session.