§ Andrew BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made in implementing the Government response to the Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee Report on Cemeteries. [133899]
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§ Paul GogginsWe are planning to publish a public consultation document on reform of the burial laws shortly. We have now completed a pilot survey of burial grounds, and expect to launch the main survey soon. We are also currently considering the publication of a report on the research carried out last year. Guidance on cemetery management and memorial safety is well in hand.
The number of ASBOs, as notified to the Home Office by Magistrates courts committees and the Crown court, by complainant and local authority area within the County of Durham, 1 April 1999 to 30 June 2003 Applications by complainant Local authority area Total applications Local authority Police Total issued Total refused Durham 24 6 18 24 0 of which: from 1 April 1999 to 31 May 2000 by pfa n/a n/a n/a 0 n/a from 1 June 2000 to 30 June 2003 by local authority area 24 6 18 24 0 Chester-le-Street DC 2 0 2 2 0 Darlington BC 4 0 4 4 0 Derwentside DC 4 3 1 4 0 Durham CC1 14 0 14 14 0 Easington DC 4 0 4 4 0 Sedgefield BC 3 2 1 3 0 Wear Valley DC 3 1 2 3 0 1 Order also includes prohibition in wear valley DC n/a = Not available (Note: Between 1 April 1999–31 May 2000 data available on number issued by police force area (pfa) only)