HC Deb 24 April 1978 vol 948 c442W
Mr. Arnold

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will review the procedures for issuing copies of birth certificates in order to eliminate the possibility of fraudulent application for a copy of the birth certificate of a dead person; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tierney

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take action to prevent dead people's birth certificates being used for illegal purposes.

Mr. Moyle

I shall let the hon. Member and my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.