The Coroners’ Society provided an initial response when the draft Coroners Bill was published on 12 June 2006. A further response was received on 15 August. Approximately 90 coroners (including deputy and assistant deputy coroners) attended the four regional conferences organised by my Department in June and July, where those involved in delivering or funding the service were able to express their views on the Government’s proposals. Separately, 15 coroners provided written comments as part of the public consultation on the draft Bill. We will continue to work with and consult coroners, and other stakeholders, to refine the detail of the legislation.