HC Deb 31 July 1952 vol 504 c162W
59. Mrs. Braddock

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the Liverpool City Council submitted proposals to him for registrations of deaths taking place in Newsham General Hospital, to ease the difficulties of travel, on 12th February, 1952; that since then nothing has been done; why there has been this delay; and when, after the visit of his Department's officer to Liverpool on Monday, 28th July, he will reach a decision on this matter.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The Registrar General was informed on the date mentioned of the Council's wish to have a registrar to act solely for this hospital. The General Register Office will send the town clerk next week for the assistance of the council a draft scheme amending the present approved arrangements in this and other respects. If the council resolve to submit this scheme for my statutory approval I think I can safely promise the hon. Member a speedy decision.