HC Deb 31 July 1980 vol 989 c826W
48. Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will open records of births, marriages and deaths to public inspection, without the payment of a fee, when they are 100 years old.

Sir George Young

Legislation would be required for this. The Departments concerned have the matter under consideration and are at present investigating the financial implications involved.