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Registers of Births and Deaths Bill
12 March 2021
Lead MP
Christopher Chope
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
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.
Christchurch
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.
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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