12. Mr Malcolm Purvis asked -

What were the reasons behind the Year Book being delivered in September instead of the traditional time in May?

To which the President replied -

It is the normal intention of the Registry to produce the Year Book about May. During then past two years this has been delayed due to two main factors -

(a) pressure of other work on the Registry Staff, especially privacy and child protection issues,

(b) the introduction of new software programmes

Parishes were circulated last week with regard to any changes needed in their details for next year's Year Book. Replies can now be received in the Registry, and through the new secure Registry website and this should facilitate that data being incorporated at an early stage.