HC Deb 28 March 1917 vol 92 cc419-20
49. Mr. BILLING

asked 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. BILLING

Is the register at present in force of any value at all?

Mr. HAYES FISHER

It has been of very great value.