Emergency Services: Ministers of Religion Debate
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(2 years, 6 months ago)
Lords ChamberMy Lords, we have two virtual contributions. First, we will hear from the noble Baroness, Lady Masham of Ilton.
My Lords, would the Minister agree that communication is vital? Will there be a list of priests in each area, with telephone numbers, who could be available if a priest were needed to give the last rites in serious injury cases?
I think that is a very interesting question. Obviously, it might not be entirely predictable where priests might be in the case of a serious incident, but it is certainly true that, in circulating the guidance, police will now be far better informed about how to go about these requests should they arise.