66. Colonel BURNasked the Minister of Health if he will consider the advisability, on the ground of economy, of having only one Parliamentary register yearly instead of two?
§ 81. Mr. PERCYasked the Minister of Health if he can state approximately the annual cost of preparing the registers under the Representation of the People Act, 1918; and whether it would effect a great economy and answer all reasonable purposes if the registers were published once annually?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe present annual cost of preparing the two half yearly registers in Great Britain is estimated at about £1,200,000. The question of having one register yearly instead of two is under consideration by the Government.
§ Dr. ADDISONI believe that the actual saving would be about £320,000.
§ Sir C. YATEWhen can the right hon. Gentleman give us a definite reply?
§ Dr. ADDISONPerhaps the hon. and gallant Member will put down a question in a week's time?