HC Deb 05 November 1906 vol 164 c125
MR. CATHCART WASON

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if his attention has been directed to the report of a recent motor accident and the running over of a child of three years old, and to the remarks of the coroner that children should not be allowed to wander along highways at dangerous places, and that chauffeurs could not be expected to look after machines and children; and if he will take steps to remove the coroner from all city magisterial functions.

*MR. GLADSTONE

I have no power to remove any coroner from office, but I am addressing an inquiry to the coroner in question on the subject of the remarks attributed to him in the newspaper extract to Which my hon. friend has called my attention.

MR. CATHCAET WASON

Will the right hon. Gentleman make representations to the county council?

*MR. GLADSTONE

I must ascertain the facts first.