HC Deb 30 November 1990 vol 181 c490W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the number of coroners courts under his responsibility, with the list of vacancies at each court for members of staff.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Coroners courts are not one of the local authority-based services for which the Home Office provides specific grant contribution. Local authorities are responsible for appointing coroners, paying their salaries and meeting any expenses they incur in carrying out their duties, including staff costs. The information requested is not available centrally.