§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy to ensure the adequate provision of crematoria within Wales to meet Welsh requirements; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettIt is for burial authorities, which are usually district councils, to decide whether, in the exercise of their discretionary power, to provide crematoria within their areas. I have no power to direct their provision.
§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what financial assistance is available to local authorities in Wales towards the funding of new crematoria; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThere is no source of financial assistance to local authorities specifically for the provision of crematoria. It is for the authorities themselves to determine their own priorities on how the resources made available to them are spent.