Death Registration Process 2022-11-22
2022-11-22
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the bureaucratic difficulties in formally registering deaths, particularly for faith communities.
What recent discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the death registration process. For constituents, a swift burial is essential but often delayed due to legal barriers such as unavailability of GPs, bank holidays, or weekends.
I have discussed this issue with the Chief Coroner and I will be meeting representatives of the Jewish and Muslim faiths next week. After those meetings, I would be happy to meet him to discuss how we can move forward.
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The specific request for a meeting was not directly addressed in concrete terms.
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about the bureaucratic difficulties in formally registering deaths, particularly for faith communities.
For many constituents, swift burial is a core tenet of their beliefs and faith, but delays occur due to legal barriers like unavailability of GPs during holidays or weekends. Will the Minister meet me and colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care to address these issues?
I have discussed this issue with the Chief Coroner, and I will be meeting representatives of both Jewish and Muslim faiths next week. Once these meetings are complete, I would be very happy to meet him so we can discuss how we can move forward.
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The specific request for a concrete commitment to the meeting was not directly answered in terms of date or specifics.
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