§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to reform the administration, operation and running of coroners courts; and if he will make a statement. [56565]
§ Mr. George Howarth[holding answer 28 October 1998]: The coroner service is a locally provided service. We have no plans to alter local authority responsibilities, although the efficiency and effectiveness of current arrangements are kept under review.