HC Deb 30 August 1887 vol 320 cc464-5
MR. CONYBEARE (Cornwall, Camborne)

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, When he intends to communicate to the House the decision of the Lord Chancellor in respect of Mr. Newton, the Police Magistrate?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. MATTHEWS) () Birmingham, E.

I have already informed the House that the Lord Chancellor's decision cannot be communicated to the House as long as the criminal proceedings arising out of the recent inquiry are still pending.