asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been called to an inquest on the death of Mrs. Margaret Green, held on 5th February last, owing to the administration of cocaine by a nonqualified dentist, and to the rider of the jury thereon; and, if so; whether he can take any steps to prevent the occurrence of similar tragedies?

My attention had not previously been called to this case, and I have no information with regard to it. The question of the use of cocaine and the danger of accidents from such use was carefully considered by the Committee on Deaths from Anæsthetics in 1910, who reported that legislative interference was undesirable. I have no power to take any action in the matter.