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Crimes (Carbon Monoxide Or Barbiturate Poisoning)

Volume 722: debated on Thursday 16 December 1965

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asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the observations of Professor Camps, a copy of which has been sent to him, on the possibility of crimes involving carbon monoxide or barbiturate poisoning remaining unsus- pected, he will take steps to improve the medico-legal qualifications of those who perform autopsies.

This is a matter which comes within the terms of reference of the Committee on Death Certification and Coroners.