§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations she has received about the proposed transfer of the public search room of the Registrar General's department, formerly at Somerset House, and now at St. Catherine's House, London, to Southport, Merseyside; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. Alec JonesMy right hon. Friend and the Registrar General have received representations from a number of bodies and individual users of the Public Search Room, and these are now being considered together with representations made by the staff of the office. The Registrar General hopes to make an announcement shortly.