HC Deb 19 April 1967 vol 745 c118W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Attorney-General if he will set up a working party to study the advantages of setting up a comprehensive computer service for the purpose of recording the title of land in England and Wales, recording all local and other charges, planning decisions and rating assessments on land, so that all relevant information relating to any piece of land could be immediately available.

The Attorney-General

No. Investigation has shown that it is not yet feasible to record land registration on a computer. Land charges and local land charges are now being studied by the Law Commission who may recommend changes. In their view amalgamation of land charges registries cannot be considered before the contemplated reorganisation of local government areas. The Commission will then consider whether amalgamation is practicable and if so in what form.