HC Deb 07 July 2003 vol 408 cc658-9W
Mr. Randall

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has held in the last six months with strategic health authorities concerning security at hospital mortuaries. [122158]

Mr. Hutton

There have been no general discussions with strategic health authorities concerning security at national health service mortuaries within the last six months. Day-to-day responsibility for security lies with the particular NHS body that manages the mortuary.

The Counter Fraud and Security Management Service, launched on 1 April 2003, is currently reviewing the management of security within the NHS.

Mr. Randall

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment his Department has made of security at hospital mortuaries. [122171]

Mr. Hutton

The Department has made no general assessment of security at hospital mortuaries. This is a matter for local national health service trusts.

The Counter Fraud and Security Management Service, launched on 1 April 2003, is currently reviewing the management of security within the NHS.