Ginns and Gutteridge, Leicester (Crematorium) Bill

Part of New Clause 10 – in the House of Commons at 9:27 pm on 5 April 1984.

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Photo of Mr Peter Bruinvels Mr Peter Bruinvels , Leicester East 9:27, 5 April 1984

I had hoped that tonight we would have a debate reflecting the time that has been given to this disturbing subject over many months. Instead, Opposition Members have made only historic points.

The local authority must be responsible for our debating the issue today. If it wants to revoke permission, it will have an opportunity to do so, but as it gave permission, it must bear responsibility for doing that. Indeed, I go further and say that if the Bill were to find its way onto the statute book, the city councillors in Leicestershire should be surcharged for wasting time. This has cost a lot of money to contest. Messrs. Ginns and Gutteridge is an honourable company and should be given a chance.