§ 31. Mr. Leachasked the Home Secretary what rules govern the holding of inquests in the case of deaths from postvaccinal encephalitis; and why inquests are held in some cases and not in others?
§ Sir S. HoareThe circumstances in which coroners are required to hold an inquest are prescribed, not by rules, but by Section 3 of the Coroners Act, 1887, to which I would refer the hon. Member. The question whether an inquest should be held in any case is a matter for the coroner to decide.