§ Colin BurgonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his policy is with regard to the provision of new cemeteries. [13488]
§ Beverley HughesBurial facilities are currently provided by local organisations, including burial authorities, religious bodies and private companies, in response to local demand. Whether these arrangements need to be reinforced is a matter we intend to consider over the next year. As a first step, we propose shortly to seek information on existing burial space availability.