– in the House of Commons at on 9 December 1920.
Resolution reported,
That it is expedient to authorise the payment, out of moneys to be provided by Parliament, of such Salary as may become payable to the Registrar General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in Scotland under any Act of the present Session amending the Law relating to the appointment of that officer.
Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy
, Kingston upon Hull Central
Surely we are going to have some explanation of this Resolution. I do not know if any hon. Members could give much of an account of it except the Secretary for Scotland. I am not going to see money going like this without a word. Even if this was explained two days ago, the debate to-night and the Prime Minister's appeal have put a different complexion on the financial situation. He invites all sections to assist. I want to see if we cannot do so.
Mr Robert Munro
, Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire
If my hon. and gallant Friend would read the white paper, he would find that these are no new charges. The sole purpose of the Resolution is to enable the salary to be paid to the new Registrar-General of Scotland.
A document issued by the Government laying out its policy, or proposed policy, on a topic of current concern.Although a white paper may occasion consultation as to the details of new legislation, it does signify a clear intention on the part of a government to pass new law. This is a contrast with green papers, which are issued less frequently, are more open-ended and may merely propose a strategy to be implemented in the details of other legislation.
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