§ Mr. R. RICHARDSONasked the Home Secretary if he will initiate legislation to secure the better conduct of post-mortem examinations, to prevent the nomination to the appointment of coroner by private individuals, to bring the office more into accord with modern needs, and to arrange that inquests should be adjourned until after trials at assizes, with a view to avoiding unnecessary expense and the inconvenience and hardship to witnesses giving evidence before these tribunals?
Mr. DAVIESMy right hon. Friend has now under consideration a Draft Bill for amending the law relating to coroners and coroners' inquests. It deals with the points to which the hon. Member refers.