PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Coroners: Greater London (23 January 2018)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he has received representations on the performance of the Inner North London Coroner's Office with reference to (a) ensuring appropriate burial arrangements for Jewish and Muslim people and (b) otherwise; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by:
Wes Streeting (Labour)

Answer

Coroners are independent judicial office holders. As such, it would be inappropriate for Ministers to comment on the reported actions of the Inner North London Senior Coroner.


Answered by:
Dr Phillip Lee (Liberal Democrat)
29 January 2018

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