HC Deb 31 March 1969 vol 781 c42W
100. Mr. Ellis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why, in a case of which details have been sent to him concerning a fatality on 27th July, 1968, a death certificate was not issued until after 24th February, 1969.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

I understand that the inquest was adjourned while criminal proceedings were brought against the person responsible for the fatality and that, because of a failure in communication between the court authorities and the coroner, it was not concluded until 19th February, last.