HC Deb 14 May 1925 vol 183 cc1999-2000
17 Rear-Admiral BEAMISH

asked the Home Secretary if he is aware that considerable dissatisfaction exists in con- sequence of inquests on persons killed by motor vehicles being held without a jury; and can he see his way to introduce legislation compelling coroners to empanel a jury at every inquest into the death of a person as the result of a road accident?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The subject has engaged my attention, and provision will be included in the new Coroners Bill.

Lieut. Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman stiffen up these penalties to the people who drive to the public danger, and run over lieges?

Captain BRASS

rose—

Mr. SPEAKER

I am afraid that question does not arise at all.