(1)It shall be the duty of the Registrar-General to make such arrangements and to do all such things as are necessary for the collection and collation of all particulars furnished to registration officers pursuant to this Act, and for that purpose to make arrangements for the preparation and issue of any necessary forms and instructions.
(2)The Registrar-General in the performance of his functions under this Act shall be subject to the control of, and shall comply with any directions given by, [F1the Chancellor of the Exchequer].
(3)Any expenses incurred with the approval of the Treasury by [F1the Chancellor of the Exchequer] or by the Registrar-General in connection with the performance of his functions under this Act shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 2(2)(3) substituted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/273, art. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 7(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 2: functions of the Secretary of State transferred (E.W.) (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/273, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 5