HC Deb 13 February 1987 vol 110 cc368-9W
Mr. John David Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated size of the Moslem community in Northern Ireland; what facilities exist for burials in accordance with the rites of the Moslem religion; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

In the 1981 census the number of persons in Northern Ireland who stated their religion to be Mohammedan was 608. Responsibility for burials in Northern Ireland rests with district councils. I understand that none of the councils concerned provides burial facilities in accordance with the rites of the Moslem religion.