CORONERS' SERVICE

Early day motion 966, tabled 19 February 2008 by Brian Jenkins (Labour). Signed by 67 members.

That this House recognises the need to reform the coroners' service; believes that the unacceptable delays in concluding inquests into the deaths of those members of the armed forces killed abroad is just one sign that the current arcane system is no longer fit for purpose; notes that the draft Coroners' Bill has already undergone pre-legislative scrutiny; and urges the Government to bring forward a Bill to reform this vital service without delay.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 10, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, UUP 1.