Chapter IV: Section 2: “There shall be paid to every coroner such salary as the

authority by whom he is appointed and paid may decide, provided that after the lapse of five years from the date of appointment of the coroner, and of every successive period of five years, it shall be lawful for the authority to revise and thereby increase or diminish such salary, and if the coroner is dissatisfied with such revision the Secretary of State may determine the amount of such salary on the application of either the authority or the coroner.”

Another provision which exhibits a certain foresight, defines the question of age limit: “Every coroner shall cease to continue to hold the office of coroner on reaching the age of sixty-five years, provided that the Secretary of State may continue such coroner in office for a further period not exceeding five years on the application of either the authority by whom he was appointed or the coroner.”

The question of granting the retired coroner an annuity by way of superannuation allowance appears to be justly provided for; the authority of the Home Secretary is left to decide the amount, together with the detailed regulations relating to such payment. What is of greater public importance seems to be contained in the next provision, which deals with the qualifications of coroners.