In all parts of the United Kingdom entries made, whether before or after the commencement of the M1British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914, in any register kept in accordance with instructions of the Secretary of State by an officer in the diplomatic or consular service of His Majesty for the registration of the births and deaths of British subjects born or dying out of His Majesty's dominions may be proved by such copies, certified in such manner, as may be directed by the Secretary of State, and the copies of any such entries shall be evidence of any matters authorised by any instruction of the Secretary of State to be inserted in the register.