HC Deb 20 December 1988 vol 144 cc241-2W
Mr. Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action he has taken in the light of the Register General's inquiries into the application of the legislation governing the registration of births and deaths to the case of the Carlisle baby; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

None. I have no powers in this respect.

Mr. Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list his responsibilities under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953, and for action in respect of non-compliance with the terms of the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953.

Mr. Freeman

The Home Secretary has no responsibilities under the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Health's responsibilities under the Act are confined to approving regulations made by the Registrar General prescribing anything which by that Act is required to be prescribed.

Mr. Alton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he has received a report from the Registrar General into application of the Births and Deaths Registration Act in the case of the Carlisle baby.

Mr. Freeman

Yes.

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