HC Deb 29 September 1939 vol 351 c1613
6. Mr. E. J. Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether birth certificates for dependants of members of His Majesty's fighting forces will be provided free or at a nominal charge?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

Thequestion of establishing arrangements for the gratuitous verification of proof of age and parentage in cases where it is agreed to be necessary is at present under consideration by the Government Departments concerned.