HC Deb 01 March 2004 vol 418 cc696-7W
Mrs. Iris Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on progress towards setting up an inquiry into coroners' matters; and when he expects the inquiry to commence. [154623]

Mr. Leslie

I have been asked to reply.

A fundamental review of Death Certification and Investigation in England. Wales and Northern Ireland was established by the Home Secretary in July 2001 and reported in June 2003.

The Northern Ireland Court Service issued a consultation paper on proposals for administrative redesign of the Coroners Service in Northern Ireland on 13 February 2004 inviting comments on a range of proposals to improve and modernise the coroners service.