Mr. Alan WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department why the inquest into the death of Neil Larkman at Swansea prison on 4 November has not yet taken place; and why the original date was deferred.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe conduct of an inquest is a matter for the coroner, who has informed me that the inquest into the death of Neil Larkman began on 22 March when the evidence of several witnesses was heard. The hearing was then adjourned at the request of solicitors acting for Mr. Larkman's family because two witnesses failed to appear. The coroner has now issued subpoenas for their attendance at a resumed hearing on 3 May.