Written questions

Death Certificates

Commons · Question 14599 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will publish any internal documents, including meeting notes and summaries, relating to engagement with faith groups during the development of the death certification and registra

Answer

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 8 Jul 2026

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...