Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 14597

Death Certificates

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department had with faith groups on the development of the death certification and registration reforms introduced in September 2024.

Answer

Preet Kaur Gill

The Department has worked extensively with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders on the death certification reforms. The Department’s formal consultation in March 2016 sought direct views from National Health Service clinicians, medical examiner...

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