Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 120400
Death Certificates
Tabled: 12 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026
Question
Imran Hussain
Labour — Bradford East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to help ensure that medical certificates of cause of death can be issued outside normal working hours, including weekends and bank holidays.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedResponsibility for ensuring that medical examiner services respond to local needs sits with trusts. Most medical examiners’ work can be undertaken during normal office hours with cover for weekends and public holidays likely to be required in most areas. ...
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