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.

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 Secretary of State.

Any expenses incurred with the approval of the Treasury by F2the Secretary of State 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.