What steps his Department is taking with the Office of the Chief Coroner to help ensure timely provision of services by that Office. My constituents often express frustration at delays when making burial arrangements, especially for Muslim and Jewish families needing immediate burials after death. What is being done to engage local religious groups?

My constituents who are served by the Birmingham and Solihull coroner service often express frustration at delays when they are making burial arrangements. It is a particular issue for Muslim and Jewish families, for whom burials should take place as soon as possible after death. What is being done to ensure that coroners' courts engage with local religious groups to address these problems and make sure that religious beliefs are respected and honoured?