§ Mr. HERBERT CRAIGasked the Attorney-General whether he is aware that the East Riding County Council continue to refuse to carry out the duty imposed upon them by the Yorkshire Registries Act, 1884, as to appointing a properly qualified registrar; and whether, in view of the fact that the Bill which is being promoted by the council is not likely to become law this Session, he can state whether it is proposed to take any steps to enforce obedience to the directions of the statute, or whether he approves of the council's refusal to appoint?
§ Sir WILLIAM ROBSONI am not aware that any complaint has arisen to the effect that the work of the East Riding Land Registry is not being efficiently performed by the officer appointed by the county council. I understand that the appointment is temporary, and is made under the provisions of the Act dealing with temporary appointments. In the meantime, as the hon. Member has been informed, legislation is pending with the view of altering the Act of 1884 so far as it compels the county council to go to the great cost of appointing a barrister or solicitor who must devote his whole time1322W to the work. Under the circumstances, I see no reasons for taking any steps against the council, but any person aggrieved may, of course, take the opinion of the counts on the matter.