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Lord Mohammed of Tinsley (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 April 2026

Debate

Burial Provision in England and Wales

Contribution

I thank the Minister for the Answer, but, since I tabled this Question, a number of individuals and groups from Birmingham, Dewsbury and Croydon, as well as my home city of Sheffield, have been in touch with me, deeply concerned about the lack of burial provision, often provided by the council but also by individuals and organisations, often religious based. Clearly, the system at the moment is not working. Will the Minister consider looking at what else the Government can do to issue guidance? For example, when councils draw up local plans, they have space for homes, businesses et cetera. Could the Government not look at insisting that they also provide burial grounds?

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