Opened the debate
Moves amendment 1, which requires that registers of live births, still births and deaths are retained in paper form by local registrars but allows for electronic copies to be transferred regularly to the Registrar General.
House of Commons · General Debate
Registers of Births and Deaths Bill
12 March 2021 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Christopher Chope Con Christchurch
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At a glance
Christopher Chope raised concerns about registers of births and deaths bill in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Moves amendment 1 to require paper retention of birth, still birth, and death registers by local registrars
- Amendment 1 allows for regular electronic transfer of copies to the Registrar General
- No specific asks of the government or commitments made are recorded
How the debate unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Other contributors (2)
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Proposes an amendment requiring registers of live births, still births and deaths to be kept in paper form by local registrars but permits electronic copies to be transferred regularly to the Registrar General.
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Eleanor Laing Not specified constituency, likely Conservative
Suggests discussing several consequential amendments to the Bill, including removing provisions that repeal sections of existing legislation and limiting the Act's scope to England and Wales.
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