§ 23. Mr. WESTWOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many places in Scotland registration work is carried out in licensed premises; if it is the policy of the Department responsible for registration to have such work done in licensed premises; and, if not, will he take action to have the registration work in Fala and Santra parish, Midlothian, carried out in other than licensed premises?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNowhere in Scotland is registration carried out in a licensed public house or hotel. In two parishes it is known to be carried out in a grocer's shop to which a grocer's licence is attached. The Registrar-General has no authority to prohibit the use of licensed premises for the purpose. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his question on the 23rd ultimo.
§ Mr WESTWOODI beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment of the House.