§ Mr. GILBERTasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to some recent inquests held in London, when it was proved that anæsthetics had been administered in hospitals by unqualified persons; and whether he proposes to introduce legislation to prevent this practice in the future?
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§ Dr. ADDISONYes, Sir, I am aware of the matter referred to, and the subject is receiving my attention in relation to the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on Coroners. I cannot at present make any statement in reply to the second paragraph' of the question.