HC Deb 26 July 1989 vol 157 cc746-7W
Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to reduce the entry charge to those seeking to undertake research at Register house.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Both the Scottish record office, at Her Majesty's General Register house, and the General register office (Scotland), at New Register house charge to recover the costs of various services they provide, but there is no entry fee as such to either.