HC Deb 22 October 1940 vol 365 c934
49. Mr. Brooke

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that persons needing to register births or deaths are being subjected to very long delays in some London districts, apparently owing to the need for taking special care of the registers during air raids, although the registrars themselves are working overtime; and whether he will give directions which will serve to relieve people, often undergoing mental stress at such a time, from hours of crowded waiting when carrying out these necessary formalities?

Miss Horsbrugh

This matter is now under consideration, and my right hon. Friend will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as he is in a position to do so.