§ Major ENTWISTLEasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that registrars of births and deaths are paid their fees on the basis of an Act of Parliament passed in 1836, and slightly modified in 1874; that they have also to provide office accommodation for the public out of their fees, and to pay the present high prices out of a salary that was thought sufficient in 1874; and if he will introduce a short measure remedying this matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am aware of the position set out in the first two parts of the question, and it has been suggested to boards of guardians that gratuities should be given in cases of hardship. I cannot see my way to introduce legislation on the subject.