Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 15264
Death Certificates
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026
Question
Fabian Hamilton
Labour — Leeds North East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of weekend and out-of-hours provision for death certification by GPs, Medical Examiner services and registrar services; and what steps he is taking to en
Answer
Preet Kaur GillThe process of death certification and registration is complex, and no single department has policy and operational responsibility.Alignment is needed, including the availability of the medical practitioner who attended the deceased, the medical examiner ...
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