NATIONAL REGISTRATION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16538, 11 November 1915, Page 6

NATIONAL REGISTRATION.

THE SCOTTISH FORM. Below we give the questions asked in Scotland (presumably, also, in England, Ireland, and Wales) xmder the National Registration Act. It will be seen that the information sought is not so comprehensive as that which has to bo furnished in New Zealand : — Instructions. (1) The answers asked for must be supplied by all persons, male or female, between the ages >of 15 and 65, and this form must bo ready for collection on Monday, August 16. 1915. (2) The penalty imposed by the Act for wilful refusal or neglect to fill up this form, or giving false information, is £5. (3) This form may be filled up, and signed, on' behalf of a person unable to write, either by anyone authorised by him to do so or by the official collector. (4) The contents of this form will be used for official purposes only. It is forbidden, under penalty, to communicate them for anv other purpose. (5) Questions 9 and 15.—1t is of importance that the occupation or class of work should be stated with the utmost care, but especially by metal workers and workers on farms. For example, state whether: (1) Engine fitter, boilermaker, ship plate riveter, or angle iron smith; (2) farmer, crofter, shepherd, or farm labourer. Females not in domestic service, but not engaged in household duties, may enter "Household duties." Questions. ,

1. Surname. 2. Christian names (in full). 3. Usual postal address. 4. Present postal address, if away from home. 5. A,ge last birthday. 6. Sex. 7. Whether single, married, widower, or widow.

8. Number of dependents (excluding employees, distinguishing wife, children under 15. children over 15, and others. 9. Ooeupation (sec instruction 5). State fully the particular kind of work done and the material dealt with (if any). 10. Name of employer (if any). 11. Nature of employer's business. 12. Business address of employer. 13. Nationality, if born abroad and not British.

14. Are you employed for or under any Government Department? iSay "Yes" or "No," or "Do not know." 15. (See instruction 5.) Are you skilled in any work other than thai upon which you are at present employed, and", if so, what? 16. Are you able and willing to undertake tho work named in your last answer?