HC Deb 24 November 1952 vol 508 c12
18. Sir W. Wakefield

asked the Attorney-General why the staff of the Land Registry increased from 725 in 1951–52 to 729 in 1952–53.

The Solicitor-General (Sir Reginald Manningham-Buller)

The increase of four to which my hon. Friend refers is due to the extension of the system of compulsory registration of title to land in the county of Surrey.

Sir W. Wakefield

Does my hon. and learned Friend expect any further increase to take place similar to that which has occurred?

The Solicitor-General

There is certainly no indication of any increase to deal with the problem of compulsory registration of title in the county of Surrey.