§ 52. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Health whether he has now received the report of the coroner's inquest held on Sarah Ann Edgerton and Elizabeth Fagent, who died at the Guildford infirmary after they were given medicine which was supposed to be liquorice powder; and whether he is now prepared to have a special inquiry held into all the circumstances?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir. As my right hon. Friend has already informed the hon. Member by letter, the inquest was adjourned till the 18th instant, and my 1952 right hon. Friend cannot decide what action he should take until he can consider the findings of the inquest.
§ Colonel DAYWill the hon. Gentleman also take into consideration the fact that a further case happened on the 23rd May, as reported by the medical officer to the guardians?
§ Sir K. WOODPerhaps the hon. Gentleman will send that to me.