§ Mr. KELLAWAYasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been called to the evidence given by a police witness on Wednesday, 15th instant, in the Clapham murder case; if this evidence was in direct contradiction to the evidence of five other police witnesses; and if it is proposed to institute an inquiry into the matter?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe argument founded upon the incident in which the evidence was contradictory was expressly withdrawn from the jury by the prosecution, and the judge directed the jury to disregard it. I feel, however, that the occurrence requires to be investigated, and at the proper time I propose to appoint a competent person, unconnected 40 with the Government or with the Metropolitan Police, to hold a full inquiry.