§ 49. Mr. BILLINGasked the Prime Minister whether the National Register drawn up in 1915 has been kept up to date; and, if so, if he will consider the possibility of employing it as a basis for a Parliamentary register?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Hayes Fisher)The Prime Minister has asked me to reply to this question. Speaking generally, the National Register has, I think, been maintained as provided for by the National Registration Act, but the register in its present form would be of little value for the purpose suggested.
§ Mr. BILLINGIs the register at present in force of any value at all?
§ Mr. HAYES FISHERIt has been of very great value.