HC Deb 22 February 1973 vol 851 cc217-8W
44. Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he proposes to take to reduce the period of two years or more now taken to verify marriage or birth certificates received by the Inland Revenue Board in languages other than English.

Mr. Nott

The period of two years or more to which the hon. Member refers arises mainly from the time taken by authorities overseas to reply to Inland Revenue inquiries. It is therefore outside my control.