§ Captain BAGLEYasked the Home Secretary whether the remuneration of borough coroners is limited by law and has remained unaltered for 23 years; and whether the Government can see their way to pass a short Bill this Session enabling the pay of these public servants to be adjusted to present day conditions?
§ Mr. SHORTTThere has been no change in the law on this point for much longer than 23 years. It is not possible to legislate on this matter during the present Session.