Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps he is taking to introduce statutory regulation of the funeral sector.”
Tabled: 10 September 2025Answered: 16 September 2025
Asked by
Mark Sewards
Labour — Leeds South West and Morley
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
On 15 July, the Fuller inquiry recommended introducing statutory regulation for funeral directors. The Government recognise the urgency of the concerns raised and we are carefully considering all the recommendations. The Government have committed to responding to the inquiry with an interim update on progress this year, and a final response will be given by summer 2026.