Dr. MURRAYasked the Secretary for Scotland whether town councils have power to draw up rules and conditions for the registrars of births and, if they do, under what authority do they act and what power of enforcement do they possess; and are registrars of births appointed during the pleasure of town councils or can any condition of this kind be made at the time of the appointment?
Mr. MURRAYThe powers of town councils in regard to this matter are contained in the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Acts, 1854 and 1856 to which I would refer my hon. Friend. These Acts provide for the election of registrars by town councils, regulate the tenure of office, the registrar being removable by the sheriff moved thereto by the town council or by the Registrar-General, and provide for remuneration of registrars. Registrars act in the performance of their duties1036W under the direction of the Registrar-General and are under the general control and superintendence of the sheriff.