§ 59. Mr. ADAMSasked the Minister of Health whether, seeing that the registration of births, deaths, and marriages, carried out to the requirements of the Registrar-General, is under the control of the Poor Law guardians, although these have little interest in the subject, he will transfer this duty to the health authorities who are mainly concerned, and who incur unavoidable expenditure in the purchase of copies of the Registrar's Returns each year?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs previously stated, the reorganisation of the registration service is being considered, and the hon. Member's suggestion will be borne in mind. I am not, however, as yet in a position to make any announcement on the subject.