§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Attorney-General whether he is aware of the difficulties experienced as a result of the movement of population and the blackout by people in districts outside London who wish to secure the signature or attestation of documents by magistrates; and whether, during the war, town clerks and members of the chief local authorities can be empowered to sign such documents?
§ The Attorney-GeneralI understand this Question to refer to the requirement that certain forms should be signed in the presence of Justices of the Peace. The matter is under examination and I have ascertained that it is proposed to review the forms with a view to accepting as witnesses, in cases where a magistrate is not conveniently available, some other class of responsible citizen in the locality.