Public Bodies Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2)

I thank my hon. and gallant Friend for that intervention, as it demonstrates why the Government's position does exactly the opposite to what he wants. By placing this in the hands of Ministers, which is what the Government propose, rather than in the hands of a chief coroner, we risk losing independence completely. As to going through the coronial system, sadly, some people have gone through it and have been treated appallingly. I shall provide some examples later. My hon. Friend's intervention rather supports my arguments.