§ Mr. ALBERYasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the fact that the numerous fatal accidents resulting from the increased use of the roads are causing concern to many local authorities and parish councils who are without the use of any mortuary; and that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable accommodation after such fatal accidents; and whether he has consulted with the Home Secretary and the Minister of Health with a view to issuing fresh regulations on this subject or to varying in any way the present instructions?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI have been asked to reply. Local authorities under the Public Health Act, 1875, have full powers to provide mortuaries, and where there is need for further accommodation representations should be made to the appropriate local authority. I am not aware that any instructions or regulations have been issued dealing with this matter.