§ Lieut. - Commander Joynson Hicksasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware of the difficulties and delays occasioned to the public, the legal profession and the Civil Service by reason of the continued location of the Principal Probate Registry and the Estate Duty Office in the country; and if he will state the approximate date of their return to London.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallI am aware that some difficulty and inconvenience has been 2073W caused, but I am afraid that the shortage of accommodation in London precludes any general return of evacuated Departments at the present time. I am hopeful, however, that arrangements can be made for the Principal Probate Registry to return to London next year.