Inquests

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons am 2:30 pm ar 12 Ionawr 2009.

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Photo of Bob Ainsworth Bob Ainsworth The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence 2:30, 12 Ionawr 2009

We have managed largely to eliminate the backlog of inquests. We have established the Defence Inquests Unit to lead our drive to improve co-ordination and support for families, coroners and others. However, some inquests, due to their complexity, will always take time, and it is only right that they are allowed to do so when necessary.