HC Deb 30 July 1897 vol 51 cc1703-4

Considered in Committee.

Clauses 1 and 2 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clause 3,— RIGHTS OF EXISTING COUNTY CORONERS. Nothing herein contained shall affect the rights, duties, powers, or liabilities of county coroner holding office at the commencement of this Act.

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. JESSE COLLINGS, Birmingham, Bordesley)

moved to add to the Clause: — and if the district of any such coroner is divided into two or more districts, residence in any one of such districts, shall be deemed to comply with Section five of The Coroners' Act 1844. Amendment agreed to. Clause as amended ordered to stand part of the Bill; remaining clauses ordered to stand part of the Bill.